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Alderley Edge vs Cheadle Hulme

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Cheadle Hulme is about 75% cheaper on average. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Alderley Edge

£725,204

Cheadle Hulme

£415,449

Crime Rate

Alderley Edge

60.3

Cheadle Hulme

75.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Alderley Edge

N/A

Cheadle Hulme

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Alderley Edge

367.5

Cheadle Hulme

468.1

EPC Rating

Alderley Edge

70.9

Cheadle Hulme

70.8

Median Income

Alderley Edge

£32,000

Cheadle Hulme

£31,619

The average house price in Cheadle Hulme is £415,449, which is 75% less than Alderley Edge at £725,204. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Cheadle Hulme it is a flat at £178,880.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 151% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £535,132).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Alderley Edge prices grew faster — 24% vs -10%.

Crime is lower in Alderley Edge (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Cheadle Hulme (75 per 1,000), a 24% difference. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Cheadle Hulme it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Alderley Edge and Cheadle Hulme. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Cheadle Hulme has 12 schools.

Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown

Cheadle Hulme School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAlderley EdgeCheadle Hulme
Total Schools112
Primary19
Secondary03
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Cheadle Hulme offers faster average downloads at 468.1 Mbps, compared to 367.5 Mbps in Alderley Edge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 98% in Cheadle Hulme. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 92.6% in Cheadle Hulme.

Cheadle Hulme is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (468 vs 368 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Alderley Edge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Cheadle Hulme. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,191 in Cheadle Hulme. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Cheadle Hulme.

Cheadle Hulme 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 Cheadle Hulme. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 45.2 in Cheadle Hulme. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 58.5% in Cheadle Hulme. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 71.5% in Cheadle Hulme.

IndicatorAlderley EdgeCheadle Hulme
Population4,49624,782
Median Age46.145.2
Median Household Income£32,000£31,619
Employment Rate58.4%58.5%
Owner Occupied71.9%71.5%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%37.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Alderley Edge and Cheadle Hulme?
Alderley Edge and Cheadle Hulme are approximately 5.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Alderley Edge or Cheadle Hulme?
Cheadle Hulme is cheaper, with an average house price of £415,449.
Is Alderley Edge or Cheadle Hulme safer?
Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate at 60.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Alderley Edge or Cheadle Hulme?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Alderley Edge or Cheadle Hulme?
Cheadle Hulme has faster average broadband at 468.1 Mbps.

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