Bollington vs Cheadle Hulme
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bollington is about 16% cheaper on average. Bollington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bollington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bollington
£349,754
Cheadle Hulme
£415,449
Crime Rate
Bollington
59.7
Cheadle Hulme
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bollington
100.0%
Cheadle Hulme
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bollington
384.9
Cheadle Hulme
468.1
EPC Rating
Bollington
70.9
Cheadle Hulme
70.8
Median Income
Bollington
£32,000
Cheadle Hulme
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bollington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £349,754 versus £415,449 in Cheadle Hulme. The most affordable entry point in Bollington is a flat at £223,409, while in Cheadle Hulme it is a flat at £178,880.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Bollington (£223,409 vs £178,880).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bollington prices grew faster — 38% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bollington is the safer of the two – 26% lower than Cheadle Hulme's 75 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bollington is violent-crime, while in Cheadle Hulme 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 WestSchool quality favours Bollington: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Cheadle Hulme.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cheadle Hulme School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bollington | Cheadle Hulme |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 12 |
| Primary | 3 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cheadle Hulme enjoy 468.1 Mbps on average, while Bollington lags behind at 384.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bollington and 98% in Cheadle Hulme. Gigabit availability stands at 73.8% in Bollington and 92.6% in Cheadle Hulme.
Cheadle Hulme is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (468 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bollington is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Cheadle Hulme's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Bollington and £1,191 in Cheadle Hulme. 61.8% of homes in Bollington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Cheadle Hulme.
Cheadle Hulme has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bollington has a population of 7,236 while Cheadle Hulme has 24,782. Median household income is £32,000 in Bollington and £31,619 in Cheadle Hulme. The median age is 46.1 in Bollington and 45.2 in Cheadle Hulme. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Bollington and 58.5% in Cheadle Hulme.
| Indicator | Bollington | Cheadle Hulme |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,236 | 24,782 |
| 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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