Bredbury and Woodley vs Chapel-en-le-Frith
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bredbury And Woodley is about 8% cheaper on average. Chapel En Le Frith 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
Chapel-en-le-Frith
£276,550
Crime Rate
Bredbury and Woodley
75.1
Chapel-en-le-Frith
57.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bredbury and Woodley
100.0%
Chapel-en-le-Frith
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bredbury and Woodley
435.6
Chapel-en-le-Frith
131.8
EPC Rating
Bredbury and Woodley
70.8
Chapel-en-le-Frith
69.6
Median Income
Bredbury and Woodley
£31,619
Chapel-en-le-Frith
£30,935
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bredbury And Woodley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £255,764 versus £276,550 in Chapel En Le Frith. The most affordable entry point in Bredbury And Woodley is a flat at £123,427, while in Chapel En Le Frith it is a semi-detached at £286,900.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 10% pricier in Chapel En Le Frith (£286,900 vs £258,873).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bredbury And Woodley prices grew faster — 72% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 57.5 offences per 1,000 people, Chapel En Le Frith is the safer of the two – 31% lower than Bredbury And Woodley's 75.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bredbury And Woodley is violent-crime, while in Chapel En Le Frith 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 WestSchool quality favours Bredbury And Woodley: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Chapel En Le Frith.
Bredbury and Woodley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chapel-en-le-Frith School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bredbury and Woodley | Chapel-en-le-Frith |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bredbury And Woodley enjoy 435.6 Mbps on average, while Chapel En Le Frith lags behind at 131.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Bredbury And Woodley and 90.5% in Chapel En Le Frith. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Bredbury And Woodley and 11.7% in Chapel En Le Frith.
Bredbury And Woodley is the faster of the two by 231% on average download speed (436 vs 132 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bredbury And Woodley is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Chapel En Le Frith's band C (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bredbury And Woodley and £1,328 in Chapel En Le Frith. 62.7% of homes in Bredbury And Woodley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Chapel En Le Frith.
Bredbury And Woodley has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bredbury And Woodley has a population of 17,044 while Chapel En Le Frith has 7,235. Median household income is £31,619 in Bredbury And Woodley and £30,935 in Chapel En Le Frith. The median age is 45.2 in Bredbury And Woodley and 46 in Chapel En Le Frith. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bredbury And Woodley and 58.7% in Chapel En Le Frith.
| Indicator | Bredbury and Woodley | Chapel-en-le-Frith |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,044 | 7,235 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £31,619 | £30,935 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 36.6% |
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