Alderley Edge vs Altrincham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Altrincham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 49% lower. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Altrincham
£488,148
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Altrincham
73.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Altrincham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Altrincham
433.1
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Altrincham
70.8
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Altrincham
£32,892
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Alderley Edge commands an average of £725,204, compared with £488,148 in Altrincham – a difference of 49%. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Altrincham it is a flat at £262,356.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 55% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £863,236).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Altrincham prices grew faster — 34% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAlderley Edge has a crime rate of 60.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23% lower than Altrincham at 73.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Altrincham 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 WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Alderley Edge and Altrincham. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Altrincham has 16 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Altrincham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 16 |
| Primary | 1 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham and 367.5 Mbps in Alderley Edge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 94.2% in Altrincham. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 83% in Altrincham.
Altrincham is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (433 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alderley Edge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Altrincham averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,206 in Altrincham. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Altrincham.
Altrincham has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £32,000 in Alderley Edge. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 44.2 in Altrincham. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 70.5% in Altrincham. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 59.1% in Altrincham.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Altrincham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 49,034 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £32,891.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 59.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 40.3% |
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