Town comparison
Bolton (Bolton) vs Old Trafford
Which is better to live in? 10.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bolton (bolton) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Old Trafford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Old Trafford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolton (Bolton)
£261,398
Old Trafford
£304,995
Crime Rate
Bolton (Bolton)
98.4
Old Trafford
73.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolton (Bolton)
96.5%
Old Trafford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bolton (Bolton)
437.3
Old Trafford
440.7
EPC Rating
Bolton (Bolton)
71.4
Old Trafford
72.4
Median Income
Bolton (Bolton)
£27,821
Old Trafford
£31,085
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £261,398, Bolton (bolton) undercuts Old Trafford (£304,995) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bolton (bolton) is a flat at £133,932, while in Old Trafford it is a flat at £167,154.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Old Trafford (£324,528 vs £159,223).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolton (bolton) prices grew faster — 36% vs -29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestOld Trafford has a crime rate of 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33% lower than Bolton (bolton) at 98.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bolton (bolton) is violent-crime, while in Old Trafford 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 WestOf the 72 schools in Bolton (bolton), 96.5% are in the top two inspection bands. In Old Trafford, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bolton (Bolton) School Inspection Breakdown
96.5% of 72 schools (60 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Old Trafford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (6 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolton (Bolton) | Old Trafford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 72 | 6 |
| Primary | 60 | 6 |
| Secondary | 12 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 96.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Old Trafford averages 440.7 Mbps – ahead of Bolton (bolton)'s 437.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Bolton (bolton) and 97.6% in Old Trafford. Gigabit availability stands at 83.2% in Bolton (bolton) and 85.3% in Old Trafford.
Old Trafford is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (441 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Old Trafford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Bolton (bolton) averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Bolton (bolton) and £1,039 in Old Trafford. 66.2% of homes in Bolton (bolton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.6% in Old Trafford.
Old Trafford has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,084.5 in Old Trafford and £27,821 in Bolton (bolton). The median age is 40.8 in Bolton (bolton) and 38.5 in Old Trafford. Owner-occupancy is 61.5% in Bolton (bolton) versus 53.1% in Old Trafford. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bolton (bolton) and 56.7% in Old Trafford.
| Indicator | Bolton (Bolton) | Old Trafford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 184,618 | 21,442 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,821 | £31,084.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% | 53.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 40.3% |
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