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Bury (Bury) vs Milnrow

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Bury (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.

Of 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.

MetricBury (Bury)Milnrow
Total Schools344
Primary273
Secondary71
% Top two bands84.4%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.

IndicatorBury (Bury)Milnrow
Population80,8519,237
Median Age4239.9
Median Household Income£30,319.3£29,227.5
Employment Rate56.3%53.2%
Owner Occupied65%60.3%
Degree-Level Qualified29.8%25.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bury (bury) and Milnrow?
Bury (bury) and Milnrow are approximately 8.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bury (bury) or Milnrow?
Milnrow is cheaper, with an average house price of £222,715.
Is Bury (bury) or Milnrow safer?
Bury (bury) has the lower crime rate at 91.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bury (bury) or Milnrow?
Milnrow has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bury (bury) or Milnrow?
Bury (bury) has faster average broadband at 448.6 Mbps.

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