Alderley Edge vs Poynton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Poynton wins on house prices with a 52% gap. Poynton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Poynton
£476,188
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Poynton
59.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Poynton
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Poynton
312.1
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Poynton
70.8
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Poynton
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £476,188, Poynton undercuts Alderley Edge (£725,204) by around 52% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Poynton it is a flat at £188,741.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 115% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £623,259).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Poynton prices grew faster — 51% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Poynton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.9 per 1,000 versus 60.3 per 1,000 in Alderley Edge. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Poynton 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 Poynton. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Poynton has 6 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Poynton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Poynton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Alderley Edge averages 367.5 Mbps – ahead of Poynton's 312.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 94% in Poynton. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 56.2% in Poynton.
Alderley Edge is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (368 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alderley Edge, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Poynton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,191 in Poynton. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Poynton.
Poynton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £31,619 in Poynton. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 45.2 in Poynton. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 58.5% in Poynton. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 71.5% in Poynton. Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 and Poynton has 13,015.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Poynton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 13,015 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £31,619 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.6% |
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