Alderley Edge vs Davenham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Davenham offers lower property prices by roughly 69%. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Davenham
£428,601
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Davenham
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Davenham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Davenham
425.9
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Davenham
71.2
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Davenham
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Davenham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £428,601 versus £725,204 in Alderley Edge. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Davenham it is a terraced at £199,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 168% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £500,931).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alderley Edge prices grew faster — 24% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 60.3 offences per 1,000 people, Alderley Edge is the safer of the two – 10% lower than Davenham's 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Davenham 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 Davenham. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Davenham has 5 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Davenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Davenham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Davenham enjoy 425.9 Mbps on average, while Alderley Edge lags behind at 367.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 94.5% in Davenham. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 82.4% in Davenham.
Davenham is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (426 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Davenham is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Alderley Edge's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,176 in Davenham. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Davenham.
Davenham has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 while Davenham has 13,840. Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £31,749 in Davenham. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 45.5 in Davenham. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 57.8% in Davenham.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Davenham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 13,840 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £31,749 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 36.7% |
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