Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Audenshaw

A snapshot of life in Audenshaw, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Audenshaw is a village in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 13,397. The average house price is £238,857 and the overall crime rate is 95.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Audenshaw ranks

Population

13,397

Avg House Price

£238,857

Crime Rate

95.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

75%

Avg Download Speed

468 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,140

Median Age

41.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Audenshaw's detached homes (£393,375) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£142,357).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Audenshaw prices have risen 35% over the last 9 years (£176,923 → £238,857).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£393,375	£370,250	24
Semi-Detached	£255,458	£255,000	57
Terraced	£191,062	£178,000	74
Flat	£142,357	£155,000	14

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Audenshaw is 95.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Audenshaw: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	75%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Audenshaw Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Audenshaw School	Secondary	Good
Poplar Street Primary School	Primary	Good
St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Audenshaw averages 468 Mbps — 368% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Audenshaw homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.5
% Rated C or Above	69.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,073

Demographics & Economy

Population	13,397
Median Age	41.8
Median Household Income	£29,140
Employment Rate	57.1%
Owner Occupied	60.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Audenshaw?

The average house price in Audenshaw is £238,857 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Audenshaw?

The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat, with an average price of £142,357.

Is Audenshaw a safe place to live?

Audenshaw has a recorded crime rate of 95.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Audenshaw?

Audenshaw has 4 schools in total, with 75% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Audenshaw?

Average broadband download speeds in Audenshaw are around 468 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98% of premises.

How big is Audenshaw?

Audenshaw is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 13,397.

Most compared with

How does Audenshaw stack up against its neighbours?

Alderley Edge

Audenshaw

House price: £725,204 · £238,857
Crime rate: 60.3 · 95.2
Distance: 12.7 mi

Altrincham

Audenshaw

House price: £488,148 · £238,857
Crime rate: 73.9 · 95.2
Distance: 10.5 mi

Ashton-under-Lyne

Audenshaw

House price: £214,995 · £238,857
Crime rate: 95.4 · 95.2
Distance: 1.8 mi

Astley

Audenshaw

House price: £276,658 · £238,857
Crime rate: 92.3 · 95.2
Distance: 13.6 mi

Audenshaw

Bollington

House price: £238,857 · £349,754
Crime rate: 95.2 · 59.7
Distance: 12.4 mi

Audenshaw

Bolton (Bolton)

House price: £238,857 · £261,398
Crime rate: 95.2 · 98.4
Distance: 14.7 mi

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