Alderley Edge vs Eccles (Salford)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool 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.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Eccles (Salford) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 12 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 92.3% |
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.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Eccles (Salford) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 40,910 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 38.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £30,605 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 47% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 33.5% |
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