Bolton (Bolton) vs Milnrow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Milnrow is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Bolton (bolton) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Milnrow edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolton (Bolton)
£261,398
Milnrow
£222,715
Crime Rate
Bolton (Bolton)
98.4
Milnrow
105.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolton (Bolton)
96.5%
Milnrow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bolton (Bolton)
437.3
Milnrow
441.1
EPC Rating
Bolton (Bolton)
71.4
Milnrow
71.6
Median Income
Bolton (Bolton)
£27,821
Milnrow
£29,228
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bolton (bolton) commands an average of £261,398, compared with £222,715 in Milnrow – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Bolton (bolton) is a flat at £133,932, while in Milnrow it is a flat at £117,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Bolton (bolton) (£412,754 vs £360,240).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Milnrow prices grew faster — 47% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBolton (bolton) has a crime rate of 98.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Milnrow at 105.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bolton (bolton) is violent-crime, while in Milnrow 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 Milnrow, 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 Milnrow.
Bolton (Bolton) School Inspection Breakdown
96.5% of 72 schools (60 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Milnrow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolton (Bolton) | Milnrow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 72 | 4 |
| Primary | 60 | 3 |
| Secondary | 12 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 96.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 441.1 Mbps in Milnrow and 437.3 Mbps in Bolton (bolton). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Bolton (bolton) and 97.8% in Milnrow. Gigabit availability stands at 83.2% in Bolton (bolton) and 82.7% in Milnrow.
Milnrow is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (441 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Milnrow, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Bolton (bolton). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Bolton (bolton) and £1,120 in Milnrow. 66.2% of homes in Bolton (bolton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71% in Milnrow.
Milnrow has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,227.5 in Milnrow and £27,821 in Bolton (bolton). The median age is 40.8 in Bolton (bolton) and 39.9 in Milnrow. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bolton (bolton) and 53.2% in Milnrow. Owner-occupancy is 61.5% in Bolton (bolton) versus 60.3% in Milnrow. Bolton (bolton) has a population of 184,618 and Milnrow has 9,237.
| Indicator | Bolton (Bolton) | Milnrow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 184,618 | 9,237 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,821 | £29,227.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 25.5% |
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