Bollington vs Bredbury and Woodley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Bredbury And Woodley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Bollington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bollington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bollington
£349,754
Bredbury and Woodley
£255,764
Crime Rate
Bollington
59.7
Bredbury and Woodley
75.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bollington
100.0%
Bredbury and Woodley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bollington
384.9
Bredbury and Woodley
435.6
EPC Rating
Bollington
70.9
Bredbury and Woodley
70.8
Median Income
Bollington
£32,000
Bredbury and Woodley
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bollington commands an average of £349,754, compared with £255,764 in Bredbury And Woodley – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Bollington is a flat at £223,409, while in Bredbury And Woodley it is a flat at £123,427.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 81% pricier in Bollington (£223,409 vs £123,427).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bredbury And Woodley prices grew faster — 72% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBollington has a crime rate of 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 26% lower than Bredbury And Woodley at 75.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bollington is violent-crime, while in Bredbury And Woodley 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 Bredbury And Woodley. There are 3 schools in Bollington and 4 in Bredbury And Woodley.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bredbury and Woodley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bollington | Bredbury and Woodley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 435.6 Mbps in Bredbury And Woodley and 384.9 Mbps in Bollington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bollington and 94.6% in Bredbury And Woodley. Gigabit availability stands at 73.8% in Bollington and 85.4% in Bredbury And Woodley.
Bredbury And Woodley is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (436 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 Bredbury And Woodley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Bollington and £1,191 in Bredbury And Woodley. 61.8% of homes in Bollington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Bredbury And Woodley.
Bredbury And Woodley 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 Bredbury And Woodley. The median age is 46.1 in Bollington and 45.2 in Bredbury And Woodley. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Bollington and 58.5% in Bredbury And Woodley. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Bollington versus 71.5% in Bredbury And Woodley. Bollington has a population of 7,236 and Bredbury And Woodley has 17,044.
| Indicator | Bollington | Bredbury and Woodley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,236 | 17,044 |
| 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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