Alderley Edge vs Partington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Partington offers lower property prices by roughly 207%. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Partington
£236,511
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Partington
73.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Partington
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Partington
444.6
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Partington
70.7
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Partington
£33,783
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Partington is £236,511, which is 207% less than Alderley Edge at £725,204. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Partington it is a flat at £111,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 273% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £359,781).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Partington prices grew faster — 92% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Alderley Edge (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Partington (73.8 per 1,000), a 22% difference. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Partington 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 Partington. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Partington has 4 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Partington School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Partington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Partington offers faster average downloads at 444.6 Mbps, compared to 367.5 Mbps in Alderley Edge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 92.1% in Partington. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 87% in Partington.
Partington is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (445 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Alderley Edge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Partington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,163 in Partington. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Partington.
Partington has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,783 in Partington and £32,000 in Alderley Edge. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 42.3 in Partington. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 59.9% in Partington. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 69% in Partington.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Partington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 7,706 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £33,783 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 43% |
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