Walkden vs Worsley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Walkden wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Walkden has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Walkden edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Walkden
£336,051
Worsley
£336,051
Crime Rate
Walkden
105.8
Worsley
106.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Walkden
100.0%
Worsley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Walkden
479.7
Worsley
479.7
EPC Rating
Walkden
73.2
Worsley
73.2
Median Income
Walkden
£30,499
Worsley
£30,499
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £336,051, Walkden undercuts Worsley (£336,051) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Walkden is a flat at £154,356, while in Worsley it is a flat at £154,356.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Walkden (£456,366 vs £456,366).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Walkden prices grew faster — 54% vs 54%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Walkden experience less crime overall, with a rate of 105.8 per 1,000 versus 106 per 1,000 in Worsley. The most common crime category in Walkden is violent-crime, while in Worsley 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 9 schools in Walkden, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Worsley, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Walkden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Worsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Walkden | Worsley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 3 |
| Primary | 8 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Walkden averages 479.7 Mbps – ahead of Worsley's 479.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Walkden and 98.7% in Worsley. Gigabit availability stands at 95.3% in Walkden and 95.3% in Worsley.
Walkden is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (480 vs 480 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Walkden leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Worsley averages 73.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Walkden and £983 in Worsley. 74.8% of homes in Walkden have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 74.8% in Worsley.
Walkden has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 74.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Walkden and £30,499 in Worsley. The median age is 40.5 in Walkden and 40.5 in Worsley. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Walkden versus 56.7% in Worsley. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Walkden and 58.1% in Worsley.
| Indicator | Walkden | Worsley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,684 | 11,958 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £30,499 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 29.6% |
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