Alderley Edge vs Chapel-en-le-Frith
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Chapel En Le Frith is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 162% lower. Chapel En Le Frith has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Chapel-en-le-Frith
£276,550
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Chapel-en-le-Frith
57.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Chapel-en-le-Frith
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Chapel-en-le-Frith
131.8
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Chapel-en-le-Frith
69.6
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Chapel-en-le-Frith
£30,935
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £276,550, Chapel En Le Frith undercuts Alderley Edge (£725,204) by around 162% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Chapel En Le Frith it is a semi-detached at £286,900.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 274% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £358,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alderley Edge prices grew faster — 24% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestChapel En Le Frith has a crime rate of 57.5 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 Chapel En Le Frith 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 Chapel En Le Frith. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Chapel En Le Frith has 2 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Chapel-en-le-Frith School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Chapel-en-le-Frith |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Alderley Edge averages 367.5 Mbps – ahead of Chapel En Le Frith's 131.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 90.5% in Chapel En Le Frith. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 11.7% in Chapel En Le Frith.
Alderley Edge is the faster of the two by 179% on average download speed (368 vs 132 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alderley Edge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Chapel En Le Frith averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,328 in Chapel En Le Frith. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Chapel En Le Frith.
Alderley Edge has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £30,935 in Chapel En Le Frith. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 46 in Chapel En Le Frith. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 71.5% in Chapel En Le Frith. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 58.7% in Chapel En Le Frith.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Chapel-en-le-Frith |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 7,235 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £30,935 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 58.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 36.6% |
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