Bollington vs Buxton (High Peak)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Buxton (high Peak) wins on house prices with a 21% gap. Buxton (high Peak) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bollington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bollington
£349,754
Buxton (High Peak)
£288,812
Crime Rate
Bollington
59.7
Buxton (High Peak)
57.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bollington
100.0%
Buxton (High Peak)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bollington
384.9
Buxton (High Peak)
264.8
EPC Rating
Bollington
70.9
Buxton (High Peak)
67.4
Median Income
Bollington
£32,000
Buxton (High Peak)
£30,164
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £288,812, Buxton (high Peak) undercuts Bollington (£349,754) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bollington is a flat at £223,409, while in Buxton (high Peak) it is a flat at £186,068.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 33% pricier in Bollington (£375,457 vs £282,436).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bollington prices grew faster — 38% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Buxton (high Peak) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 57.4 per 1,000 versus 59.7 per 1,000 in Bollington. The most common crime category in Bollington is violent-crime, while in Buxton (high Peak) 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 WestOf the 3 schools in Bollington, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Buxton (high Peak), which has 9 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Buxton (High Peak) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bollington | Buxton (High Peak) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 3 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bollington averages 384.9 Mbps – ahead of Buxton (high Peak)'s 264.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bollington and 82.5% in Buxton (high Peak). Gigabit availability stands at 73.8% in Bollington and 43% in Buxton (high Peak).
Bollington is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (385 vs 265 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bollington, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 67.4 (band C) in Buxton (high Peak). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Bollington and £1,490 in Buxton (high Peak). 61.8% of homes in Bollington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51% in Buxton (high Peak).
Bollington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 51% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Bollington and £30,163.7 in Buxton (high Peak). The median age is 46.1 in Bollington and 48.3 in Buxton (high Peak). Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Bollington and 56.4% in Buxton (high Peak). Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Bollington versus 73.7% in Buxton (high Peak). Bollington has a population of 7,236 and Buxton (high Peak) has 20,048.
| Indicator | Bollington | Buxton (High Peak) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,236 | 20,048 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £30,163.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 73.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 34.4% |
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