Alderley Edge vs Holmes Chapel
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Holmes Chapel offers lower property prices by roughly 106%. Holmes Chapel has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Holmes Chapel
£351,747
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Holmes Chapel
59.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Holmes Chapel
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Holmes Chapel
437.9
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Holmes Chapel
71.2
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Holmes Chapel
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Holmes Chapel is £351,747, which is 106% less than Alderley Edge at £725,204. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Holmes Chapel it is a flat at £116,105.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 178% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £482,100).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alderley Edge prices grew faster — 24% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Holmes Chapel (59.6 per 1,000) compared to Alderley Edge (60.3 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Holmes Chapel 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 Holmes Chapel. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Holmes Chapel has 3 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Holmes Chapel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Holmes Chapel |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Holmes Chapel offers faster average downloads at 437.9 Mbps, compared to 367.5 Mbps in Alderley Edge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 96.5% in Holmes Chapel. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 85.2% in Holmes Chapel.
Holmes Chapel is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (438 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Holmes Chapel are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Alderley Edge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,176 in Holmes Chapel. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Holmes Chapel.
Holmes Chapel has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £31,749 in Holmes Chapel. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 45.5 in Holmes Chapel. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 57.8% in Holmes Chapel. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 70.1% in Holmes Chapel.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Holmes Chapel |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 6,949 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £31,749 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 36.7% |
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