Bollington vs New Mills
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, New Mills offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. New Mills has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bollington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bollington
£349,754
New Mills
£303,512
Crime Rate
Bollington
59.7
New Mills
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bollington
100.0%
New Mills
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bollington
384.9
New Mills
312.1
EPC Rating
Bollington
70.9
New Mills
70.8
Median Income
Bollington
£32,000
New Mills
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find New Mills more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £303,512 versus £349,754 in Bollington. The most affordable entry point in Bollington is a flat at £223,409, while in New Mills it is a flat at £172,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Bollington (£223,409 vs £172,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, New Mills prices grew faster — 64% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 46.7 offences per 1,000 people, New Mills is the safer of the two – 28% lower than Bollington's 59.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bollington is violent-crime, while in New Mills 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 100% in New Mills.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
New Mills School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bollington | New Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bollington enjoy 384.9 Mbps on average, while New Mills lags behind at 312.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bollington and 94% in New Mills. Gigabit availability stands at 73.8% in Bollington and 56.2% in New Mills.
Bollington is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (385 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bollington is band C (score 70.9), ahead of New Mills's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Bollington and £1,191 in New Mills. 61.8% of homes in Bollington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in New Mills.
New Mills has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bollington has a population of 7,236 while New Mills has 9,195. Median household income is £32,000 in Bollington and £31,619 in New Mills. The median age is 46.1 in Bollington and 45.2 in New Mills. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Bollington and 58.5% in New Mills.
| Indicator | Bollington | New Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,236 | 9,195 |
| 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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