Alderley Edge vs Barnton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barnton offers lower property prices by roughly 263%. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Barnton
£200,015
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Barnton
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Barnton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Barnton
391.6
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Barnton
71.5
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Barnton
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Barnton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £200,015 versus £725,204 in Alderley Edge. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Barnton it is a terraced at £152,648.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 336% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £307,714).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnton prices grew faster — 44% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 60.3 offences per 1,000 people, Alderley Edge is the safer of the two – 10% lower than Barnton's 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Barnton 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 Barnton. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Barnton has 1 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Barnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Barnton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barnton enjoy 391.6 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 95.4% in Barnton. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 74.2% in Barnton.
Barnton is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (392 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barnton is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Alderley Edge's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,103 in Barnton. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Barnton.
Barnton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 while Barnton has 6,245. Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £31,498 in Barnton. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 45 in Barnton. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 57.2% in Barnton.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Barnton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 6,245 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £31,498 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 35.7% |
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