Alderley Edge vs Buxton (High Peak)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Buxton (high Peak) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 151% lower. Buxton (high Peak) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Buxton (High Peak)
£288,812
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Buxton (High Peak)
57.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Buxton (High Peak)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Buxton (High Peak)
264.8
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Buxton (High Peak)
67.4
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Buxton (High Peak)
£30,164
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £288,812, Buxton (high Peak) undercuts Alderley Edge (£725,204) by around 151% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Buxton (high Peak) it is a flat at £186,068.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 190% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £462,142).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buxton (high Peak) prices grew faster — 37% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBuxton (high Peak) has a crime rate of 57.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5% lower than Alderley Edge at 60.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Buxton (high Peak) 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 Buxton (high Peak). Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Buxton (high Peak) has 9 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Buxton (High Peak) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Buxton (High Peak) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Alderley Edge averages 367.5 Mbps – ahead of Buxton (high Peak)'s 264.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 82.5% in Buxton (high Peak). Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 43% in Buxton (high Peak).
Alderley Edge is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (368 vs 265 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alderley Edge, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 67.4 (band C) in Buxton (high Peak). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,490 in Buxton (high Peak). 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51% in Buxton (high Peak).
Alderley Edge has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 51% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £30,163.7 in Buxton (high Peak). The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 48.3 in Buxton (high Peak). Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 56.4% in Buxton (high Peak). Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 73.7% in Buxton (high Peak). Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 and Buxton (high Peak) has 20,048.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Buxton (High Peak) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 20,048 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £30,163.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 73.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 34.4% |
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