Alderley Edge vs Reddish
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Reddish wins on house prices with a 324% gap. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Reddish
£171,087
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Reddish
74.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Reddish
57.1%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Reddish
478.1
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Reddish
70.6
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Reddish
£30,189
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Alderley Edge commands an average of £725,204, compared with £171,087 in Reddish – a difference of 324%. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Reddish it is a flat at £134,014.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 139% pricier in Alderley Edge (£573,750 vs £239,899).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Reddish prices grew faster — 54% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Alderley Edge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.3 per 1,000 versus 74.9 per 1,000 in Reddish. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Reddish 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 Reddish. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Reddish has 8 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Reddish School Inspection Breakdown
57.1% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Reddish |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 57.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 478.1 Mbps in Reddish and 367.5 Mbps in Alderley Edge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 99.8% in Reddish. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 94.8% in Reddish.
Reddish is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (478 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alderley Edge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Reddish averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,102 in Reddish. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Reddish.
Reddish has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £30,189 in Reddish. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 43 in Reddish. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 65.9% in Reddish. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 57.8% in Reddish.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Reddish |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 22,189 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £30,189 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 31% |
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