Alderley Edge vs Congleton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Congleton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 110% lower. Congleton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Congleton
£345,590
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Congleton
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Congleton
57.1%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Congleton
448
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Congleton
69.1
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Congleton
£30,988
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Alderley Edge commands an average of £725,204, compared with £345,590 in Congleton – a difference of 110%. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Congleton it is a flat at £148,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 196% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £452,480).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Congleton prices grew faster — 56% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCongleton has a crime rate of 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Alderley Edge at 60.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Congleton 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 Congleton. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Congleton has 10 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Congleton School Inspection Breakdown
57.1% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Congleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 57.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.0 Mbps in Congleton and 367.5 Mbps in Alderley Edge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 94.9% in Congleton. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 87.8% in Congleton.
Congleton is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (448 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alderley Edge, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Congleton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,354 in Congleton. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.2% in Congleton.
Alderley Edge has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £30,988 in Congleton. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 47.4 in Congleton. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 57% in Congleton. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 75.1% in Congleton. Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 and Congleton has 30,001.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Congleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 30,001 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £30,988 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 75.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 33% |
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