Bollington vs Congleton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Congleton wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Bollington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bollington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bollington
£349,754
Congleton
£345,590
Crime Rate
Bollington
59.7
Congleton
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bollington
100.0%
Congleton
57.1%
Avg Download Speed
Bollington
384.9
Congleton
448
EPC Rating
Bollington
70.9
Congleton
69.1
Median Income
Bollington
£32,000
Congleton
£30,988
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bollington commands an average of £349,754, compared with £345,590 in Congleton – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Bollington is a flat at £223,409, while in Congleton it is a flat at £148,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Bollington (£223,409 vs £148,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Congleton prices grew faster — 56% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Bollington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.7 per 1,000 versus 59.8 per 1,000 in Congleton. The most common crime category in Bollington is violent-crime, while in Congleton 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 57.1% in Congleton. There are 3 schools in Bollington and 10 in Congleton.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Congleton School Inspection Breakdown
57.1% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bollington | Congleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 10 |
| Primary | 3 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 57.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.0 Mbps in Congleton and 384.9 Mbps in Bollington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bollington and 94.9% in Congleton. Gigabit availability stands at 73.8% in Bollington and 87.8% in Congleton.
Congleton is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (448 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bollington, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Congleton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Bollington and £1,354 in Congleton. 61.8% of homes in Bollington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.2% in Congleton.
Bollington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Bollington and £30,988 in Congleton. The median age is 46.1 in Bollington and 47.4 in Congleton. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Bollington and 57% in Congleton. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Bollington versus 75.1% in Congleton. Bollington has a population of 7,236 and Congleton has 30,001.
| Indicator | Bollington | Congleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,236 | 30,001 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £30,988 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 75.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 33% |
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