Alderley Edge vs Northwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Northwich is about 130% cheaper on average. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Northwich
£315,151
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Northwich
66.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Northwich
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Northwich
425.9
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Northwich
71.2
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Northwich
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Northwich more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £315,151 versus £725,204 in Alderley Edge. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Northwich it is a flat at £133,715.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 190% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £463,092).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alderley Edge prices grew faster — 24% vs -9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Alderley Edge (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Northwich (66.7 per 1,000), a 11% difference. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Northwich 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 Northwich. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Northwich has 4 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Northwich School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Northwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Northwich enjoy 425.9 Mbps on average, while Alderley Edge lags behind at 367.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 94.5% in Northwich. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 82.4% in Northwich.
Northwich is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (426 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Northwich is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Alderley Edge's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,176 in Northwich. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Northwich.
Northwich has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 while Northwich has 18,646. Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £31,749 in Northwich. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 45.5 in Northwich. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 57.8% in Northwich.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Northwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 18,646 |
| 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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