Alderley Edge vs Disley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Disley is about 79% cheaper on average. Disley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Disley
£404,415
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Disley
60.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Disley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Disley
312.1
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Disley
70.8
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Disley
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Disley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £404,415 versus £725,204 in Alderley Edge. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Disley it is a flat at £165,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 130% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £583,155).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Disley prices grew faster — 49% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Disley (60.1 per 1,000) compared to Alderley Edge (60.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Disley 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 Disley. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Disley has 1 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Disley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Disley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Alderley Edge enjoy 367.5 Mbps on average, while Disley lags behind at 312.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 94% in Disley. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 56.2% in Disley.
Alderley Edge is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (368 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alderley Edge is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Disley's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,191 in Disley. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Disley.
Disley has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 while Disley has 3,891. Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £31,619 in Disley. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 45.2 in Disley. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 58.5% in Disley.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Disley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 3,891 |
| 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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