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Alderley Edge vs Audenshaw

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Audenshaw offers lower property prices by roughly 204%. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Alderley Edge

£725,204

Audenshaw

£238,857

Crime Rate

Alderley Edge

60.3

Audenshaw

95.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Alderley Edge

N/A

Audenshaw

75.0%

Avg Download Speed

Alderley Edge

367.5

Audenshaw

467.6

EPC Rating

Alderley Edge

70.9

Audenshaw

70.5

Median Income

Alderley Edge

£32,000

Audenshaw

£29,140

Buyers will find Audenshaw more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £238,857 versus £725,204 in Alderley Edge. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Audenshaw it is a flat at £142,357.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 241% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £393,375).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Audenshaw prices grew faster — 35% vs 24%.

With 60.3 offences per 1,000 people, Alderley Edge is the safer of the two – 58% lower than Audenshaw's 95.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Audenshaw it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Alderley Edge and Audenshaw. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Audenshaw has 4 schools.

Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown

Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAlderley EdgeAudenshaw
Total Schools14
Primary13
Secondary01
% Top two bandsN/A75%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Audenshaw enjoy 467.6 Mbps on average, while Alderley Edge lags behind at 367.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 98% in Audenshaw. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 90.3% in Audenshaw.

Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (468 vs 368 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Alderley Edge is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Audenshaw's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,073 in Audenshaw. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Audenshaw.

Audenshaw has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 while Audenshaw has 13,397. Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 41.8 in Audenshaw. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 57.1% in Audenshaw.

IndicatorAlderley EdgeAudenshaw
Population4,49613,397
Median Age46.141.8
Median Household Income£32,000£29,140
Employment Rate58.4%57.1%
Owner Occupied71.9%60.8%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%24.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Alderley Edge and Audenshaw?
Alderley Edge and Audenshaw are approximately 12.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Alderley Edge or Audenshaw?
Audenshaw is cheaper, with an average house price of £238,857.
Is Alderley Edge or Audenshaw safer?
Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate at 60.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Alderley Edge or Audenshaw?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Alderley Edge or Audenshaw?
Audenshaw has faster average broadband at 467.6 Mbps.

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