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Bredbury and Woodley vs Chadderton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Chadderton wins on house prices with a 19% gap. 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

Chadderton

£214,822

Crime Rate

Bredbury and Woodley

75.1

Chadderton

106.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bredbury and Woodley

100.0%

Chadderton

92.3%

Avg Download Speed

Bredbury and Woodley

435.6

Chadderton

459.3

EPC Rating

Bredbury and Woodley

70.8

Chadderton

71.4

Median Income

Bredbury and Woodley

£31,619

Chadderton

£29,509

At £214,822, Chadderton undercuts Bredbury And Woodley (£255,764) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bredbury And Woodley is a flat at £123,427, while in Chadderton it is a flat at £116,147.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Bredbury And Woodley (£222,647 vs £169,822).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chadderton prices grew faster — 74% vs 72%.

Residents of Bredbury And Woodley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.1 per 1,000 versus 106.7 per 1,000 in Chadderton. The most common crime category in Bredbury And Woodley 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.

Of the 4 schools in Bredbury And Woodley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chadderton, which has 14 schools, the figure is 92.3%.

Bredbury and Woodley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) 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.

MetricBredbury and WoodleyChadderton
Total Schools414
Primary411
Secondary03
% Top two bands100%92.3%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Chadderton averages 459.3 Mbps – ahead of Bredbury And Woodley's 435.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Bredbury And Woodley and 99.4% in Chadderton. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Bredbury And Woodley and 90% in Chadderton.

Chadderton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (459 vs 436 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Chadderton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Bredbury And Woodley averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bredbury And Woodley and £1,101 in Chadderton. 62.7% of homes in Bredbury And Woodley 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 62.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,619 in Bredbury And Woodley and £29,509 in Chadderton. The median age is 45.2 in Bredbury And Woodley and 39.5 in Chadderton. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Bredbury And Woodley versus 60.4% in Chadderton. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bredbury And Woodley and 52.5% in Chadderton.

IndicatorBredbury and WoodleyChadderton
Population17,04437,602
Median Age45.239.5
Median Household Income£31,619£29,509
Employment Rate58.5%52.5%
Owner Occupied71.5%60.4%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%24.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bredbury And Woodley and Chadderton?
Bredbury And Woodley and Chadderton are approximately 8.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bredbury And Woodley or Chadderton?
Chadderton is cheaper, with an average house price of £214,822.
Is Bredbury And Woodley or Chadderton safer?
Bredbury And Woodley has the lower crime rate at 75.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bredbury And Woodley or Chadderton?
Bredbury And Woodley has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bredbury And Woodley or Chadderton?
Chadderton has faster average broadband at 459.3 Mbps.

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