Bowdon vs Chadderton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chadderton wins on house prices with a 344% gap. Bowdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bowdon
£952,908
Chadderton
£214,822
Crime Rate
Bowdon
74.0
Chadderton
106.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowdon
100.0%
Chadderton
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bowdon
433.1
Chadderton
459.3
EPC Rating
Bowdon
70.8
Chadderton
71.4
Median Income
Bowdon
£32,892
Chadderton
£29,509
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £214,822, Chadderton undercuts Bowdon (£952,908) by around 344% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bowdon is a terraced at £580,727, while in Chadderton it is a flat at £116,147.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 481% pricier in Bowdon (£674,702 vs £116,147).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chadderton prices grew faster — 74% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Bowdon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 74 per 1,000 versus 106.7 per 1,000 in Chadderton. The most common crime category in Bowdon 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 WestOf the 4 schools in Bowdon, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chadderton, which has 14 schools, the figure is 92.3%.
Bowdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 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 | Bowdon | Chadderton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 14 |
| Primary | 2 | 11 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chadderton averages 459.3 Mbps – ahead of Bowdon's 433.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Bowdon and 99.4% in Chadderton. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Bowdon and 90% in Chadderton.
Chadderton is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (459 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chadderton, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Bowdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Bowdon and £1,101 in Chadderton. 62.9% of homes in Bowdon 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 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Bowdon and £29,509 in Chadderton. The median age is 44.2 in Bowdon and 39.5 in Chadderton. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Bowdon and 52.5% in Chadderton. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Bowdon versus 60.4% in Chadderton. Bowdon has a population of 6,107 and Chadderton has 37,602.
| Indicator | Bowdon | Chadderton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,107 | 37,602 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £29,509 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 24.6% |
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