Bolton (Bolton) vs Failsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Failsworth is about 17% cheaper on average. Bolton (bolton) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Failsworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolton (Bolton)
£261,398
Failsworth
£223,292
Crime Rate
Bolton (Bolton)
98.4
Failsworth
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolton (Bolton)
96.5%
Failsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bolton (Bolton)
437.3
Failsworth
478.3
EPC Rating
Bolton (Bolton)
71.4
Failsworth
71.4
Median Income
Bolton (Bolton)
£27,821
Failsworth
£29,509
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Failsworth is £223,292, which is 17% less than Bolton (bolton) at £261,398. The most affordable entry point in Bolton (bolton) is a flat at £133,932, while in Failsworth it is a terraced at £171,460.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Failsworth (£192,838 vs £133,932).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Failsworth prices grew faster — 71% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 98.4 offences per 1,000 people, Bolton (bolton) is the safer of the two – 9% lower than Failsworth's 106.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bolton (bolton) is violent-crime, while in Failsworth 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 WestFailsworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 96.5% in Bolton (bolton). Bolton (bolton) has 72 schools in total, while Failsworth has 7.
Bolton (Bolton) School Inspection Breakdown
96.5% of 72 schools (60 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Failsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolton (Bolton) | Failsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 72 | 7 |
| Primary | 60 | 6 |
| Secondary | 12 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 96.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Failsworth offers faster average downloads at 478.3 Mbps, compared to 437.3 Mbps in Bolton (bolton). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Bolton (bolton) and 99.7% in Failsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 83.2% in Bolton (bolton) and 94.8% in Failsworth.
Failsworth is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (478 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bolton (bolton) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Failsworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Bolton (bolton) and £1,101 in Failsworth. 66.2% of homes in Bolton (bolton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.7% in Failsworth.
Failsworth 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 Failsworth and £27,821 in Bolton (bolton). The median age is 40.8 in Bolton (bolton) and 39.5 in Failsworth. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bolton (bolton) and 52.5% in Failsworth. Owner-occupancy is 61.5% in Bolton (bolton) versus 60.4% in Failsworth.
| Indicator | Bolton (Bolton) | Failsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 184,618 | 19,962 |
| 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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