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Alderley Edge vs Eccles (Salford)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Eccles (salford) wins on house prices with a 154% gap. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Alderley Edge

£725,204

Eccles (Salford)

£285,090

Crime Rate

Alderley Edge

60.3

Eccles (Salford)

105.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Alderley Edge

N/A

Eccles (Salford)

92.3%

Avg Download Speed

Alderley Edge

367.5

Eccles (Salford)

483

EPC Rating

Alderley Edge

70.9

Eccles (Salford)

75

Median Income

Alderley Edge

£32,000

Eccles (Salford)

£30,605

At £285,090, Eccles (salford) undercuts Alderley Edge (£725,204) by around 154% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Eccles (salford) it is a flat at £152,803.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 182% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £475,779).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Eccles (salford) prices grew faster — 81% vs 24%.

Residents of Alderley Edge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.3 per 1,000 versus 105.9 per 1,000 in Eccles (salford). The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Eccles (salford) 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 Eccles (salford). Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Eccles (salford) has 15 schools.

Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown

Eccles (Salford) School Inspection Breakdown

92.3% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAlderley EdgeEccles (Salford)
Total Schools115
Primary112
Secondary03
% Top two bandsN/A92.3%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Eccles (salford) averages 483.0 Mbps – ahead of Alderley Edge's 367.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 98.3% in Eccles (salford). Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 95.9% in Eccles (salford).

Eccles (salford) is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (483 vs 368 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Eccles (salford), scoring 75 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Alderley Edge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £918 in Eccles (salford). 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 82.8% in Eccles (salford).

Eccles (salford) has more energy-efficient housing — 82.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £30,605 in Eccles (salford). The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 38.1 in Eccles (salford). Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 58.8% in Eccles (salford). Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 47% in Eccles (salford). Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 and Eccles (salford) has 40,910.

IndicatorAlderley EdgeEccles (Salford)
Population4,49640,910
Median Age46.138.1
Median Household Income£32,000£30,605
Employment Rate58.4%58.8%
Owner Occupied71.9%47%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%33.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Alderley Edge and Eccles (salford)?
Alderley Edge and Eccles (salford) are approximately 13.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Alderley Edge or Eccles (salford)?
Eccles (salford) is cheaper, with an average house price of £285,090.
Is Alderley Edge or Eccles (salford) safer?
Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate at 60.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Alderley Edge or Eccles (salford)?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Alderley Edge or Eccles (salford)?
Eccles (salford) has faster average broadband at 483.0 Mbps.

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