Alderley Edge vs Elworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Elworth wins on house prices with a 148% gap. Elworth has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Elworth
£292,564
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Elworth
59.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Elworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Elworth
393.7
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Elworth
70.9
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Elworth
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £292,564, Elworth undercuts Alderley Edge (£725,204) by around 148% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Elworth it is a flat at £113,850.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 282% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £351,145).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elworth prices grew faster — 33% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Elworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.5 per 1,000 versus 60.3 per 1,000 in Alderley Edge. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Elworth 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 Elworth. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Elworth has 2 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Elworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Elworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Elworth averages 393.7 Mbps – ahead of Alderley Edge's 367.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 91.9% in Elworth. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 74.8% in Elworth.
Elworth is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (394 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alderley Edge, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Elworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,250 in Elworth. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Elworth.
Alderley Edge has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £32,000 in Elworth. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 46.1 in Elworth. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 58.4% in Elworth. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 71.9% in Elworth. Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 and Elworth has 7,646.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Elworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 7,646 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.6% |
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