Bollington vs Chapel-en-le-Frith
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chapel En Le Frith wins on house prices with a 26% gap. Chapel En Le Frith has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bollington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bollington
£349,754
Chapel-en-le-Frith
£276,550
Crime Rate
Bollington
59.7
Chapel-en-le-Frith
57.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bollington
100.0%
Chapel-en-le-Frith
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bollington
384.9
Chapel-en-le-Frith
131.8
EPC Rating
Bollington
70.9
Chapel-en-le-Frith
69.6
Median Income
Bollington
£32,000
Chapel-en-le-Frith
£30,935
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £276,550, Chapel En Le Frith undercuts Bollington (£349,754) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bollington is a flat at £223,409, while in Chapel En Le Frith it is a semi-detached at £286,900.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Bollington (£509,399 vs £358,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bollington prices grew faster — 38% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Chapel En Le Frith experience less crime overall, with a rate of 57.5 per 1,000 versus 59.7 per 1,000 in Bollington. The most common crime category in Bollington is violent-crime, while in Chapel En Le Frith 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 Chapel En Le Frith, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chapel-en-le-Frith School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bollington | Chapel-en-le-Frith |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bollington averages 384.9 Mbps – ahead of Chapel En Le Frith's 131.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bollington and 90.5% in Chapel En Le Frith. Gigabit availability stands at 73.8% in Bollington and 11.7% in Chapel En Le Frith.
Bollington is the faster of the two by 192% on average download speed (385 vs 132 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bollington, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Chapel En Le Frith. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Bollington and £1,328 in Chapel En Le Frith. 61.8% of homes in Bollington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Chapel En Le Frith.
Bollington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Bollington and £30,935 in Chapel En Le Frith. The median age is 46.1 in Bollington and 46 in Chapel En Le Frith. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Bollington and 58.7% in Chapel En Le Frith. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Bollington versus 71.5% in Chapel En Le Frith. Bollington has a population of 7,236 and Chapel En Le Frith has 7,235.
| Indicator | Bollington | Chapel-en-le-Frith |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,236 | 7,235 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £30,935 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 58.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 36.6% |
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