Alderley Edge vs Ashton-under-Lyne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Ashton Under Lyne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 237% lower. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Ashton-under-Lyne
£214,995
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Ashton-under-Lyne
95.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Ashton-under-Lyne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Ashton-under-Lyne
432.6
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Ashton-under-Lyne
71
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Ashton-under-Lyne
£29,325
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £214,995, Ashton Under Lyne undercuts Alderley Edge (£725,204) by around 237% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Ashton Under Lyne it is a flat at £96,089.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 287% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £346,754).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashton Under Lyne prices grew faster — 65% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAlderley Edge has a crime rate of 60.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58% lower than Ashton Under Lyne at 95.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Ashton Under Lyne 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 Ashton Under Lyne. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Ashton Under Lyne has 19 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Ashton-under-Lyne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Ashton-under-Lyne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 19 |
| Primary | 1 | 17 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ashton Under Lyne averages 432.6 Mbps – ahead of Alderley Edge's 367.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 96% in Ashton Under Lyne. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 83.8% in Ashton Under Lyne.
Ashton Under Lyne is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (433 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ashton Under Lyne, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Alderley Edge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,087 in Ashton Under Lyne. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70% in Ashton Under Lyne.
Ashton Under Lyne has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £29,324.5 in Ashton Under Lyne. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 40.6 in Ashton Under Lyne. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 54.8% in Ashton Under Lyne. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 60.6% in Ashton Under Lyne. Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 and Ashton Under Lyne has 48,595.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Ashton-under-Lyne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 48,595 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £29,324.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 60.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 24.5% |
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