Bollington vs Bramhall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Bollington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. Bollington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bollington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bollington
£349,754
Bramhall
£581,179
Crime Rate
Bollington
59.7
Bramhall
75.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bollington
100.0%
Bramhall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bollington
384.9
Bramhall
445.5
EPC Rating
Bollington
70.9
Bramhall
70.8
Median Income
Bollington
£32,000
Bramhall
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bramhall commands an average of £581,179, compared with £349,754 in Bollington – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Bollington is a flat at £223,409, while in Bramhall it is a flat at £291,251.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Bramhall (£763,607 vs £509,399).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bramhall prices grew faster — 56% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBollington has a crime rate of 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 26% lower than Bramhall at 75.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bollington is violent-crime, while in Bramhall it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies may prefer Bollington, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bramhall. There are 3 schools in Bollington and 7 in Bramhall.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bramhall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bollington | Bramhall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.5 Mbps in Bramhall and 384.9 Mbps in Bollington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bollington and 98.1% in Bramhall. Gigabit availability stands at 73.8% in Bollington and 87.1% in Bramhall.
Bramhall is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (446 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bollington, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Bramhall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Bollington and £1,191 in Bramhall. 61.8% of homes in Bollington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Bramhall.
Bramhall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Bollington and £31,619 in Bramhall. The median age is 46.1 in Bollington and 45.2 in Bramhall. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Bollington and 58.5% in Bramhall. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Bollington versus 71.5% in Bramhall. Bollington has a population of 7,236 and Bramhall has 17,201.
| Indicator | Bollington | Bramhall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,236 | 17,201 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £31,619 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.6% |
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