Alderley Edge vs Keswick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 96.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Keswick wins on house prices with a 80% gap.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Keswick
£402,231
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Keswick
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Keswick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Keswick
297
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Keswick
67.1
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Keswick
£32,336
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Alderley Edge commands an average of £725,204, compared with £402,231 in Keswick – a difference of 80%. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Keswick it is a flat at £222,940.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 150% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £537,282).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keswick prices grew faster — 32% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Alderley Edge and Keswick at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Alderley Edge and Keswick. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Keswick has 2 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Keswick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Keswick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 367.5 Mbps in Alderley Edge and 297.0 Mbps in Keswick. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 90.6% in Keswick. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 53.1% in Keswick.
Alderley Edge is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (368 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alderley Edge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Keswick averages 67.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,556 in Keswick. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.8% in Keswick.
Alderley Edge has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 48.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,336 in Keswick and £32,000 in Alderley Edge. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 47.4 in Keswick. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 70.1% in Keswick. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 56.3% in Keswick.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Keswick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 4,465 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £32,336 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 29.7% |
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