Alderley Edge vs Failsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Failsworth wins on house prices with a 225% gap. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Failsworth
£223,292
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Failsworth
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Failsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Failsworth
478.3
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Failsworth
71.4
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Failsworth
£29,509
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Alderley Edge commands an average of £725,204, compared with £223,292 in Failsworth – a difference of 225%. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Failsworth it is a terraced at £171,460.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 229% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £407,104).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Failsworth prices grew faster — 71% 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 106.8 per 1,000 in Failsworth. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Failsworth 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 Failsworth. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Failsworth has 7 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Failsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Failsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 478.3 Mbps in Failsworth and 367.5 Mbps in Alderley Edge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 99.7% in Failsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 94.8% in Failsworth.
Failsworth is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (478 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Failsworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Alderley Edge averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,101 in Failsworth. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.7% in Failsworth.
Failsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 70.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £29,509 in Failsworth. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 39.5 in Failsworth. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 60.4% in Failsworth. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 52.5% in Failsworth.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Failsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 19,962 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £29,509 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 24.6% |
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