Bollington vs Romiley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Romiley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Bollington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bollington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bollington
£349,754
Romiley
£307,052
Crime Rate
Bollington
59.7
Romiley
75.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bollington
100.0%
Romiley
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bollington
384.9
Romiley
435.6
EPC Rating
Bollington
70.9
Romiley
70.8
Median Income
Bollington
£32,000
Romiley
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bollington commands an average of £349,754, compared with £307,052 in Romiley – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Bollington is a flat at £223,409, while in Romiley it is a flat at £142,417.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in Bollington (£223,409 vs £142,417).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bollington prices grew faster — 38% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBollington has a crime rate of 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 26% lower than Romiley at 75.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bollington is violent-crime, while in Romiley 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 75% in Romiley. There are 3 schools in Bollington and 5 in Romiley.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Romiley School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bollington | Romiley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 435.6 Mbps in Romiley and 384.9 Mbps in Bollington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bollington and 94.6% in Romiley. Gigabit availability stands at 73.8% in Bollington and 85.4% in Romiley.
Romiley is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (436 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bollington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Romiley averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Bollington and £1,191 in Romiley. 61.8% of homes in Bollington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Romiley.
Romiley 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 Romiley. The median age is 46.1 in Bollington and 45.2 in Romiley. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Bollington versus 71.5% in Romiley. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Bollington and 58.5% in Romiley.
| Indicator | Bollington | Romiley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,236 | 10,902 |
| 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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