Bredbury and Woodley vs Milnrow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Milnrow is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. 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
Milnrow
£222,715
Crime Rate
Bredbury and Woodley
75.1
Milnrow
105.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bredbury and Woodley
100.0%
Milnrow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bredbury and Woodley
435.6
Milnrow
441.1
EPC Rating
Bredbury and Woodley
70.8
Milnrow
71.6
Median Income
Bredbury and Woodley
£31,619
Milnrow
£29,228
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bredbury And Woodley commands an average of £255,764, compared with £222,715 in Milnrow – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Bredbury And Woodley is a flat at £123,427, while in Milnrow it is a flat at £117,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 35% pricier in Bredbury And Woodley (£222,647 vs £165,278).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bredbury And Woodley prices grew faster — 72% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBredbury And Woodley has a crime rate of 75.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41% lower than Milnrow at 105.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bredbury And Woodley is violent-crime, while in Milnrow 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 WestFamilies may prefer Bredbury And Woodley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Milnrow. There are 4 schools in Bredbury And Woodley and 4 in Milnrow.
Bredbury and Woodley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Milnrow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bredbury and Woodley | Milnrow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 441.1 Mbps in Milnrow and 435.6 Mbps in Bredbury And Woodley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Bredbury And Woodley and 97.8% in Milnrow. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Bredbury And Woodley and 82.7% in Milnrow.
Milnrow is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (441 vs 436 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Milnrow leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Bredbury And Woodley averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bredbury And Woodley and £1,120 in Milnrow. 62.7% of homes in Bredbury And Woodley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71% in Milnrow.
Milnrow has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,619 in Bredbury And Woodley and £29,227.5 in Milnrow. The median age is 45.2 in Bredbury And Woodley and 39.9 in Milnrow. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Bredbury And Woodley versus 60.3% in Milnrow. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bredbury And Woodley and 53.2% in Milnrow.
| Indicator | Bredbury and Woodley | Milnrow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,044 | 9,237 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,619 | £29,227.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 25.5% |
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