Bredbury and Woodley vs Bury (Bury)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bredbury And Woodley offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Bredbury And Woodley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bredbury And Woodley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bredbury and Woodley
£255,764
Bury (Bury)
£264,940
Crime Rate
Bredbury and Woodley
75.1
Bury (Bury)
91.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bredbury and Woodley
100.0%
Bury (Bury)
84.4%
Avg Download Speed
Bredbury and Woodley
435.6
Bury (Bury)
448.6
EPC Rating
Bredbury and Woodley
70.8
Bury (Bury)
70.8
Median Income
Bredbury and Woodley
£31,619
Bury (Bury)
£30,319
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Bredbury And Woodley is £255,764, which is 3% less than Bury (bury) at £264,940. The most affordable entry point in Bredbury And Woodley is a flat at £123,427, while in Bury (bury) it is a flat at £138,819.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Bredbury And Woodley (£222,647 vs £188,267).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bredbury And Woodley prices grew faster — 72% vs 49%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 75.1 offences per 1,000 people, Bredbury And Woodley is the safer of the two – 22% lower than Bury (bury)'s 91.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bredbury And Woodley is violent-crime, while in Bury (bury) 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 WestBredbury And Woodley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 84.4% in Bury (bury). Bredbury And Woodley has 4 schools in total, while Bury (bury) has 34.
Bredbury and Woodley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bury (Bury) School Inspection Breakdown
84.4% of 34 schools (27 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bredbury and Woodley | Bury (Bury) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 34 |
| Primary | 4 | 27 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 84.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bury (bury) offers faster average downloads at 448.6 Mbps, compared to 435.6 Mbps in Bredbury And Woodley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Bredbury And Woodley and 96.8% in Bury (bury). Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Bredbury And Woodley and 86.5% in Bury (bury).
Bury (bury) is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (449 vs 436 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bredbury And Woodley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Bury (bury). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bredbury And Woodley and £1,240 in Bury (bury). 62.7% of homes in Bredbury And Woodley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.7% in Bury (bury).
Bury (bury) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.7% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,619 in Bredbury And Woodley and £30,319.3 in Bury (bury). The median age is 45.2 in Bredbury And Woodley and 42 in Bury (bury). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bredbury And Woodley and 56.3% in Bury (bury). Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Bredbury And Woodley versus 65% in Bury (bury).
| Indicator | Bredbury and Woodley | Bury (Bury) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,044 | 80,851 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £31,619 | £30,319.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 29.8% |
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