Chadderton vs Milnrow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chadderton is about 4% cheaper on average. Milnrow has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Milnrow edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chadderton
£214,822
Milnrow
£222,715
Crime Rate
Chadderton
106.7
Milnrow
105.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chadderton
92.3%
Milnrow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chadderton
459.3
Milnrow
441.1
EPC Rating
Chadderton
71.4
Milnrow
71.6
Median Income
Chadderton
£29,509
Milnrow
£29,228
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Chadderton is £214,822, which is 4% less than Milnrow at £222,715. The most affordable entry point in Chadderton is a flat at £116,147, while in Milnrow it is a flat at £117,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 8% pricier in Chadderton (£233,494 vs £215,221).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chadderton prices grew faster — 74% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Milnrow (105.7 per 1,000) compared to Chadderton (106.7 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Chadderton 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 WestMilnrow has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 92.3% in Chadderton. Chadderton has 14 schools in total, while Milnrow has 4.
Chadderton School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 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 | Chadderton | Milnrow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 4 |
| Primary | 11 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 92.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chadderton offers faster average downloads at 459.3 Mbps, compared to 441.1 Mbps in Milnrow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Chadderton and 97.8% in Milnrow. Gigabit availability stands at 90% in Chadderton and 82.7% in Milnrow.
Chadderton is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (459 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Milnrow are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Chadderton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,101 in Chadderton and £1,120 in Milnrow. 70.7% of homes in Chadderton 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 70.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,509 in Chadderton and £29,227.5 in Milnrow. The median age is 39.5 in Chadderton and 39.9 in Milnrow. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Chadderton and 53.2% in Milnrow. Owner-occupancy is 60.4% in Chadderton versus 60.3% in Milnrow.
| Indicator | Chadderton | Milnrow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,602 | 9,237 |
| Median Age | 39.5 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,509 | £29,227.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.4% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 25.5% |
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