Bollington vs Old Trafford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Old Trafford is about 15% 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
Old Trafford
£304,995
Crime Rate
Bollington
59.7
Old Trafford
73.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bollington
100.0%
Old Trafford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bollington
384.9
Old Trafford
440.7
EPC Rating
Bollington
70.9
Old Trafford
72.4
Median Income
Bollington
£32,000
Old Trafford
£31,085
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Old Trafford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £304,995 versus £349,754 in Bollington. The most affordable entry point in Bollington is a flat at £223,409, while in Old Trafford it is a flat at £167,154.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Bollington (£223,409 vs £167,154).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bollington prices grew faster — 38% vs -29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bollington is the safer of the two – 24% lower than Old Trafford's 73.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bollington is violent-crime, while in Old Trafford 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 Old Trafford.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Old Trafford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (6 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bollington | Old Trafford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Old Trafford enjoy 440.7 Mbps on average, while Bollington lags behind at 384.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bollington and 97.6% in Old Trafford. Gigabit availability stands at 73.8% in Bollington and 85.3% in Old Trafford.
Old Trafford is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (441 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Old Trafford is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Bollington's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Bollington and £1,039 in Old Trafford. 61.8% of homes in Bollington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.6% in Old Trafford.
Old Trafford has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bollington has a population of 7,236 while Old Trafford has 21,442. Median household income is £32,000 in Bollington and £31,084.5 in Old Trafford. The median age is 46.1 in Bollington and 38.5 in Old Trafford. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Bollington and 56.7% in Old Trafford.
| Indicator | Bollington | Old Trafford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,236 | 21,442 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £31,084.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 53.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 40.3% |
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