Bredbury and Woodley vs Chadderton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf 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.
| Metric | Bredbury and Woodley | Chadderton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 14 |
| Primary | 4 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bredbury and Woodley | Chadderton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,044 | 37,602 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,619 | £29,509 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 24.6% |
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