Alderley Edge vs Bredbury and Woodley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bredbury And Woodley wins on house prices with a 184% gap. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Bredbury and Woodley
£255,764
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Bredbury and Woodley
75.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Bredbury and Woodley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Bredbury and Woodley
435.6
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Bredbury and Woodley
70.8
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Bredbury and Woodley
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Alderley Edge commands an average of £725,204, compared with £255,764 in Bredbury And Woodley – a difference of 184%. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Bredbury And Woodley it is a flat at £123,427.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 245% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £389,107).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bredbury And Woodley prices grew faster — 72% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Alderley Edge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.3 per 1,000 versus 75.1 per 1,000 in Bredbury And Woodley. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Bredbury And Woodley 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 Bredbury And Woodley. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Bredbury And Woodley has 4 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Bredbury and Woodley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Bredbury and Woodley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 435.6 Mbps in Bredbury And Woodley and 367.5 Mbps in Alderley Edge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 94.6% in Bredbury And Woodley. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 85.4% in Bredbury And Woodley.
Bredbury And Woodley is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (436 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alderley Edge, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Bredbury And Woodley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,191 in Bredbury And Woodley. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Bredbury And Woodley.
Bredbury And Woodley has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £31,619 in Bredbury And Woodley. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 45.2 in Bredbury And Woodley. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 58.5% in Bredbury And Woodley. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 71.5% in Bredbury And Woodley. Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 and Bredbury And Woodley has 17,044.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Bredbury and Woodley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 17,044 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £31,619 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.6% |
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