Bollington vs Knutsford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bollington is about 46% 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
Knutsford
£650,388
Crime Rate
Bollington
59.7
Knutsford
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bollington
100.0%
Knutsford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bollington
384.9
Knutsford
301.5
EPC Rating
Bollington
70.9
Knutsford
71.2
Median Income
Bollington
£32,000
Knutsford
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Bollington is £349,754, which is 46% less than Knutsford at £650,388. The most affordable entry point in Bollington is a flat at £223,409, while in Knutsford it is a flat at £226,861.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Knutsford (£867,799 vs £509,399).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Knutsford prices grew faster — 54% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Bollington (59.7 per 1,000) compared to Knutsford (59.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bollington is violent-crime, while in Knutsford 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 Knutsford. Bollington has 3 schools in total, while Knutsford has 5.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knutsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bollington | Knutsford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bollington offers faster average downloads at 384.9 Mbps, compared to 301.5 Mbps in Knutsford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bollington and 83.6% in Knutsford. Gigabit availability stands at 73.8% in Bollington and 54.7% in Knutsford.
Bollington is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (385 vs 302 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Knutsford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Bollington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Bollington and £1,176 in Knutsford. 61.8% of homes in Bollington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Knutsford.
Knutsford has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Bollington and £31,749 in Knutsford. The median age is 46.1 in Bollington and 45.5 in Knutsford. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Bollington and 57.8% in Knutsford. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Bollington versus 70.1% in Knutsford.
| Indicator | Bollington | Knutsford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,236 | 13,254 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £31,749 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 36.7% |
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