Bollington vs Manchester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Manchester is about 10% 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
Manchester
£319,011
Crime Rate
Bollington
59.7
Manchester
143.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bollington
100.0%
Manchester
88.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bollington
384.9
Manchester
468
EPC Rating
Bollington
70.9
Manchester
74.1
Median Income
Bollington
£32,000
Manchester
£28,386
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Manchester more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £319,011 versus £349,754 in Bollington. The most affordable entry point in Bollington is a flat at £223,409, while in Manchester it is a flat at £224,609.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Bollington (£375,457 vs £336,015).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bollington prices grew faster — 38% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bollington is the safer of the two – 140% lower than Manchester's 143.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bollington is violent-crime, while in Manchester 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 WestSchool quality favours Bollington: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 88.3% in Manchester.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Manchester School Inspection Breakdown
88.3% of 146 schools (118 primary, 28 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bollington | Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 146 |
| Primary | 3 | 118 |
| Secondary | 0 | 28 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Manchester enjoy 468.0 Mbps on average, while Bollington lags behind at 384.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bollington and 98.5% in Manchester. Gigabit availability stands at 73.8% in Bollington and 91% in Manchester.
Manchester is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (468 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Manchester is band C (score 74.1), ahead of Bollington's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Bollington and £915 in Manchester. 61.8% of homes in Bollington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 79.1% in Manchester.
Manchester has more energy-efficient housing — 79.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bollington has a population of 7,236 while Manchester has 470,736. Median household income is £32,000 in Bollington and £28,386 in Manchester. The median age is 46.1 in Bollington and 34.7 in Manchester. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Bollington and 53.5% in Manchester.
| Indicator | Bollington | Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,236 | 470,736 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 34.7 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £28,386 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 37.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.6% |
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