Alderley Edge vs Appleby-in-Westmorland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 88.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Appleby In Westmorland offers lower property prices by roughly 177%.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Appleby-in-Westmorland
£261,432
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Appleby-in-Westmorland
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Appleby-in-Westmorland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Appleby-in-Westmorland
172.6
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Appleby-in-Westmorland
67
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Appleby-in-Westmorland
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Appleby In Westmorland is £261,432, which is 177% less than Alderley Edge at £725,204. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Appleby In Westmorland it is a flat at £96,650.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 222% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £416,215).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Appleby In Westmorland prices grew faster — 39% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Alderley Edge and Appleby In Westmorland at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Alderley Edge and Appleby In Westmorland. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Appleby In Westmorland has 2 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Appleby-in-Westmorland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Appleby-in-Westmorland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Alderley Edge offers faster average downloads at 367.5 Mbps, compared to 172.6 Mbps in Appleby In Westmorland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 85.1% in Appleby In Westmorland. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 24% in Appleby In Westmorland.
Alderley Edge is the faster of the two by 113% on average download speed (368 vs 173 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Alderley Edge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 67 (band C) in Appleby In Westmorland. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,677 in Appleby In Westmorland. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Appleby In Westmorland.
Alderley Edge has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,536 in Appleby In Westmorland and £32,000 in Alderley Edge. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 48.2 in Appleby In Westmorland. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 56.8% in Appleby In Westmorland. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 71.4% in Appleby In Westmorland.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Appleby-in-Westmorland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 3,233 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £33,536 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 32% |
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