Alderley Edge vs Romiley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Romiley wins on house prices with a 136% gap. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Romiley
£307,052
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Romiley
75.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Romiley
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Romiley
435.6
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Romiley
70.8
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Romiley
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £307,052, Romiley undercuts Alderley Edge (£725,204) by around 136% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Romiley it is a flat at £142,417.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 211% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £431,607).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Romiley prices grew faster — 35% 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 75.1 per 1,000 in Romiley. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Romiley 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 Romiley. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Romiley has 5 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Romiley School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Romiley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Romiley averages 435.6 Mbps – ahead of Alderley Edge's 367.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 94.6% in Romiley. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 85.4% in Romiley.
Romiley is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (436 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alderley Edge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Romiley averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,191 in Romiley. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Romiley.
Romiley 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 Romiley. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 45.2 in Romiley. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 71.5% in Romiley. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 58.5% in Romiley.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Romiley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 10,902 |
| 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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