Bollington vs Stalybridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Stalybridge is about 45% 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
Stalybridge
£241,312
Crime Rate
Bollington
59.7
Stalybridge
95.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bollington
100.0%
Stalybridge
91.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bollington
384.9
Stalybridge
409
EPC Rating
Bollington
70.9
Stalybridge
70.5
Median Income
Bollington
£32,000
Stalybridge
£29,140
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Stalybridge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £241,312 versus £349,754 in Bollington. The most affordable entry point in Bollington is a flat at £223,409, while in Stalybridge it is a flat at £127,077.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 76% pricier in Bollington (£223,409 vs £127,077).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stalybridge prices grew faster — 47% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Bollington (59.7 per 1,000) compared to Stalybridge (95.3 per 1,000), a 60% difference. The most common crime category in Bollington is violent-crime, while in Stalybridge 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 91.7% in Stalybridge.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stalybridge School Inspection Breakdown
91.7% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bollington | Stalybridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 13 |
| Primary | 3 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 91.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Stalybridge enjoy 409.0 Mbps on average, while Bollington lags behind at 384.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bollington and 97% in Stalybridge. Gigabit availability stands at 73.8% in Bollington and 78.5% in Stalybridge.
Stalybridge is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (409 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bollington is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Stalybridge's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Bollington and £1,073 in Stalybridge. 61.8% of homes in Bollington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Stalybridge.
Stalybridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bollington has a population of 7,236 while Stalybridge has 26,850. Median household income is £32,000 in Bollington and £29,140 in Stalybridge. The median age is 46.1 in Bollington and 41.8 in Stalybridge. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Bollington and 57.1% in Stalybridge.
| Indicator | Bollington | Stalybridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,236 | 26,850 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £29,140 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 60.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 24.4% |
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