Town comparison
Bolton (Bolton) vs Littleborough
Which is better to live in? 14.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Littleborough wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Bolton (bolton) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Littleborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolton (Bolton)
£261,398
Littleborough
£229,602
Crime Rate
Bolton (Bolton)
98.4
Littleborough
105.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolton (Bolton)
96.5%
Littleborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bolton (Bolton)
437.3
Littleborough
311.4
EPC Rating
Bolton (Bolton)
71.4
Littleborough
70.2
Median Income
Bolton (Bolton)
£27,821
Littleborough
£29,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bolton (bolton) commands an average of £261,398, compared with £229,602 in Littleborough – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Bolton (bolton) is a flat at £133,932, while in Littleborough it is a flat at £167,617.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Littleborough (£167,617 vs £133,932).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Littleborough prices grew faster — 51% 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 105.5 per 1,000 in Littleborough. The most common crime category in Bolton (bolton) is violent-crime, while in Littleborough 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 Littleborough, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 96.5% in Bolton (bolton). There are 72 schools in Bolton (bolton) and 4 in Littleborough.
Bolton (Bolton) School Inspection Breakdown
96.5% of 72 schools (60 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Littleborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolton (Bolton) | Littleborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 72 | 4 |
| Primary | 60 | 4 |
| Secondary | 12 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 96.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 437.3 Mbps in Bolton (bolton) and 311.4 Mbps in Littleborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Bolton (bolton) and 93.4% in Littleborough. Gigabit availability stands at 83.2% in Bolton (bolton) and 49.9% in Littleborough.
Bolton (bolton) is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (437 vs 311 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bolton (bolton) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Littleborough averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Bolton (bolton) and £1,236 in Littleborough. 66.2% of homes in Bolton (bolton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Littleborough.
Bolton (bolton) has more energy-efficient housing — 66.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,535.5 in Littleborough and £27,821 in Bolton (bolton). The median age is 40.8 in Bolton (bolton) and 41.8 in Littleborough. Owner-occupancy is 61.5% in Bolton (bolton) versus 62.4% in Littleborough. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bolton (bolton) and 55% in Littleborough.
| Indicator | Bolton (Bolton) | Littleborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 184,618 | 12,164 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £27,821 | £29,535.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 28.6% |
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