Bury (Bury) vs Milnrow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Milnrow is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. Bury (bury) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Milnrow edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bury (Bury)
£264,940
Milnrow
£222,715
Crime Rate
Bury (Bury)
91.7
Milnrow
105.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bury (Bury)
84.4%
Milnrow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bury (Bury)
448.6
Milnrow
441.1
EPC Rating
Bury (Bury)
70.8
Milnrow
71.6
Median Income
Bury (Bury)
£30,319
Milnrow
£29,228
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £222,715, Milnrow undercuts Bury (bury) (£264,940) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bury (bury) is a flat at £138,819, while in Milnrow it is a flat at £117,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Bury (bury) (£138,819 vs £117,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bury (bury) prices grew faster — 49% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBury (bury) has a crime rate of 91.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Milnrow at 105.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bury (bury) 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 WestOf the 34 schools in Bury (bury), 84.4% are in the top two inspection bands. In Milnrow, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bury (Bury) School Inspection Breakdown
84.4% of 34 schools (27 primary, 7 secondary) 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 | Bury (Bury) | Milnrow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 34 | 4 |
| Primary | 27 | 3 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 84.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bury (bury) averages 448.6 Mbps – ahead of Milnrow's 441.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Bury (bury) and 97.8% in Milnrow. Gigabit availability stands at 86.5% in Bury (bury) and 82.7% in Milnrow.
Bury (bury) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (449 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Milnrow leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Bury (bury) averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,240 in Bury (bury) and £1,120 in Milnrow. 65.7% of homes in Bury (bury) 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 65.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,319.3 in Bury (bury) and £29,227.5 in Milnrow. The median age is 42 in Bury (bury) and 39.9 in Milnrow. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Bury (bury) versus 60.3% in Milnrow. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Bury (bury) and 53.2% in Milnrow.
| Indicator | Bury (Bury) | Milnrow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 80,851 | 9,237 |
| Median Age | 42 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,319.3 | £29,227.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 25.5% |
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