Bollington vs Poynton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Bollington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. Bollington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bollington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bollington
£349,754
Poynton
£476,188
Crime Rate
Bollington
59.7
Poynton
59.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bollington
100.0%
Poynton
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bollington
384.9
Poynton
312.1
EPC Rating
Bollington
70.9
Poynton
70.8
Median Income
Bollington
£32,000
Poynton
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Poynton commands an average of £476,188, compared with £349,754 in Bollington – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Bollington is a flat at £223,409, while in Poynton it is a flat at £188,741.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Poynton (£399,443 vs £270,163).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Poynton prices grew faster — 51% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBollington has a crime rate of 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Poynton at 59.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bollington is violent-crime, while in Poynton 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 83.3% in Poynton. There are 3 schools in Bollington and 6 in Poynton.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Poynton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bollington | Poynton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 384.9 Mbps in Bollington and 312.1 Mbps in Poynton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bollington and 94% in Poynton. Gigabit availability stands at 73.8% in Bollington and 56.2% in Poynton.
Bollington is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (385 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bollington, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Poynton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Bollington and £1,191 in Poynton. 61.8% of homes in Bollington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Poynton.
Poynton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Bollington and £31,619 in Poynton. The median age is 46.1 in Bollington and 45.2 in Poynton. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Bollington and 58.5% in Poynton. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Bollington versus 71.5% in Poynton. Bollington has a population of 7,236 and Poynton has 13,015.
| Indicator | Bollington | Poynton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,236 | 13,015 |
| 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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