Alderley Edge vs Cheadle Hulme
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe 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 & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool 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.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Cheadle Hulme |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 12 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
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.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Cheadle Hulme |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 24,782 |
| 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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