Bollington vs Disley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bollington is about 14% 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
Disley
£404,415
Crime Rate
Bollington
59.7
Disley
60.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bollington
100.0%
Disley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bollington
384.9
Disley
312.1
EPC Rating
Bollington
70.9
Disley
70.8
Median Income
Bollington
£32,000
Disley
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Bollington is £349,754, which is 14% less than Disley at £404,415. The most affordable entry point in Bollington is a flat at £223,409, while in Disley it is a flat at £165,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Bollington (£223,409 vs £165,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Disley prices grew faster — 49% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bollington is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Disley's 60.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bollington is violent-crime, while in Disley 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 WestBollington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Disley. Bollington has 3 schools in total, while Disley has 1.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Disley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bollington | Disley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bollington offers faster average downloads at 384.9 Mbps, compared to 312.1 Mbps in Disley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bollington and 94% in Disley. Gigabit availability stands at 73.8% in Bollington and 56.2% in Disley.
Bollington is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (385 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bollington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Disley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Bollington and £1,191 in Disley. 61.8% of homes in Bollington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Disley.
Disley 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 Disley. The median age is 46.1 in Bollington and 45.2 in Disley. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Bollington and 58.5% in Disley. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Bollington versus 71.5% in Disley.
| Indicator | Bollington | Disley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,236 | 3,891 |
| 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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