Alderley Edge vs Audenshaw
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool 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.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Audenshaw |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 75% |
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.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Audenshaw |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 13,397 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £29,140 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 60.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 24.4% |
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