Bollington vs Leek
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Leek wins on house prices with a 51% gap. Leek has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bollington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bollington
£349,754
Leek
£232,024
Crime Rate
Bollington
59.7
Leek
55.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bollington
100.0%
Leek
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
Bollington
384.9
Leek
364.7
EPC Rating
Bollington
70.9
Leek
67.2
Median Income
Bollington
£32,000
Leek
£29,976
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bollington commands an average of £349,754, compared with £232,024 in Leek – a difference of 51%. The most affordable entry point in Bollington is a flat at £223,409, while in Leek it is a flat at £100,524.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 122% pricier in Bollington (£223,409 vs £100,524).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bollington prices grew faster — 38% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Leek experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.4 per 1,000 versus 59.7 per 1,000 in Bollington. The most common crime category in Bollington is violent-crime, while in Leek 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 71.4% in Leek. There are 3 schools in Bollington and 10 in Leek.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leek School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 10 schools (6 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bollington | Leek |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 10 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 384.9 Mbps in Bollington and 364.7 Mbps in Leek. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bollington and 82.6% in Leek. Gigabit availability stands at 73.8% in Bollington and 70.5% in Leek.
Bollington is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (385 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bollington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Leek averages 67.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Bollington and £1,457 in Leek. 61.8% of homes in Bollington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.5% in Leek.
Bollington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 50.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Bollington and £29,976 in Leek. The median age is 46.1 in Bollington and 48.6 in Leek. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Bollington versus 78.2% in Leek. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Bollington and 55.7% in Leek.
| Indicator | Bollington | Leek |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,236 | 19,388 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 48.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £29,976 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 55.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 78.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 28.4% |
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