Bollington vs Failsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Failsworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 57% lower. Bollington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bollington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bollington
£349,754
Failsworth
£223,292
Crime Rate
Bollington
59.7
Failsworth
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bollington
100.0%
Failsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bollington
384.9
Failsworth
478.3
EPC Rating
Bollington
70.9
Failsworth
71.4
Median Income
Bollington
£32,000
Failsworth
£29,509
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £223,292, Failsworth undercuts Bollington (£349,754) by around 57% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bollington is a flat at £223,409, while in Failsworth it is a terraced at £171,460.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 58% pricier in Bollington (£270,163 vs £171,460).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Failsworth prices grew faster — 71% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBollington has a crime rate of 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79% lower than Failsworth at 106.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bollington is violent-crime, while in Failsworth 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 Failsworth, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Failsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bollington | Failsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Failsworth averages 478.3 Mbps – ahead of Bollington's 384.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bollington and 99.7% in Failsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 73.8% in Bollington and 94.8% in Failsworth.
Failsworth is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (478 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Failsworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Bollington averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Bollington and £1,101 in Failsworth. 61.8% of homes in Bollington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.7% in Failsworth.
Failsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 70.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Bollington and £29,509 in Failsworth. The median age is 46.1 in Bollington and 39.5 in Failsworth. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Bollington versus 60.4% in Failsworth. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Bollington and 52.5% in Failsworth.
| Indicator | Bollington | Failsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,236 | 19,962 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £29,509 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 24.6% |
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