Alderley Edge vs Old Trafford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Old Trafford is about 138% cheaper on average. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Old Trafford
£304,995
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Old Trafford
73.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Old Trafford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Old Trafford
440.7
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Old Trafford
72.4
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Old Trafford
£31,085
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Old Trafford is £304,995, which is 138% less than Alderley Edge at £725,204. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Old Trafford it is a flat at £167,154.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 129% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £585,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alderley Edge prices grew faster — 24% vs -29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 60.3 offences per 1,000 people, Alderley Edge is the safer of the two – 23% lower than Old Trafford's 73.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Old Trafford 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 Old Trafford. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Old Trafford has 6 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Old Trafford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (6 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Old Trafford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Old Trafford offers faster average downloads at 440.7 Mbps, compared to 367.5 Mbps in Alderley Edge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 97.6% in Old Trafford. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 85.3% in Old Trafford.
Old Trafford is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (441 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Old Trafford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Alderley Edge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,039 in Old Trafford. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.6% in Old Trafford.
Old Trafford has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £31,084.5 in Old Trafford. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 38.5 in Old Trafford. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 56.7% in Old Trafford. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 53.1% in Old Trafford.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Old Trafford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 21,442 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £31,084.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 53.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 40.3% |
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