Bolton (Bolton) vs Chadderton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chadderton wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Bolton (bolton) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolton (bolton) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolton (Bolton)
£261,398
Chadderton
£214,822
Crime Rate
Bolton (Bolton)
98.4
Chadderton
106.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolton (Bolton)
96.5%
Chadderton
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bolton (Bolton)
437.3
Chadderton
459.3
EPC Rating
Bolton (Bolton)
71.4
Chadderton
71.4
Median Income
Bolton (Bolton)
£27,821
Chadderton
£29,509
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bolton (bolton) commands an average of £261,398, compared with £214,822 in Chadderton – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Bolton (bolton) is a flat at £133,932, while in Chadderton it is a flat at £116,147.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in Bolton (bolton) (£133,932 vs £116,147).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chadderton prices grew faster — 74% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Bolton (bolton) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 98.4 per 1,000 versus 106.7 per 1,000 in Chadderton. The most common crime category in Bolton (bolton) is violent-crime, while in Chadderton 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 Bolton (bolton), where 96.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 92.3% in Chadderton. There are 72 schools in Bolton (bolton) and 14 in Chadderton.
Bolton (Bolton) School Inspection Breakdown
96.5% of 72 schools (60 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chadderton School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolton (Bolton) | Chadderton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 72 | 14 |
| Primary | 60 | 11 |
| Secondary | 12 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 96.5% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.3 Mbps in Chadderton and 437.3 Mbps in Bolton (bolton). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Bolton (bolton) and 99.4% in Chadderton. Gigabit availability stands at 83.2% in Bolton (bolton) and 90% in Chadderton.
Chadderton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (459 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bolton (bolton), scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Chadderton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Bolton (bolton) and £1,101 in Chadderton. 66.2% of homes in Bolton (bolton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.7% in Chadderton.
Chadderton has more energy-efficient housing — 70.7% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,509 in Chadderton and £27,821 in Bolton (bolton). The median age is 40.8 in Bolton (bolton) and 39.5 in Chadderton. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bolton (bolton) and 52.5% in Chadderton. Owner-occupancy is 61.5% in Bolton (bolton) versus 60.4% in Chadderton. Bolton (bolton) has a population of 184,618 and Chadderton has 37,602.
| Indicator | Bolton (Bolton) | Chadderton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 184,618 | 37,602 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,821 | £29,509 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 24.6% |
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