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Bredbury and Woodley vs Milnrow

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Bredbury 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.

Families 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.

MetricBredbury and WoodleyMilnrow
Total Schools44
Primary43
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBredbury and WoodleyMilnrow
Population17,0449,237
Median Age45.239.9
Median Household Income£31,619£29,227.5
Employment Rate58.5%53.2%
Owner Occupied71.5%60.3%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%25.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bredbury And Woodley and Milnrow?
Bredbury And Woodley and Milnrow are approximately 13.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bredbury And Woodley or Milnrow?
Milnrow is cheaper, with an average house price of £222,715.
Is Bredbury And Woodley or Milnrow safer?
Bredbury And Woodley has the lower crime rate at 75.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bredbury And Woodley or Milnrow?
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 Milnrow?
Milnrow has faster average broadband at 441.1 Mbps.

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