Alderley Edge vs Sandbach
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Sandbach is about 121% cheaper on average. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Sandbach
£328,116
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Sandbach
103.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Sandbach
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Sandbach
393.7
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Sandbach
70.9
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Sandbach
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Sandbach is £328,116, which is 121% less than Alderley Edge at £725,204. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Sandbach it is a flat at £150,540.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 199% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £449,323).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sandbach prices grew faster — 47% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 60.3 offences per 1,000 people, Alderley Edge is the safer of the two – 71% lower than Sandbach's 103 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Sandbach 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 Sandbach. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Sandbach has 6 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Sandbach School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Sandbach |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Sandbach offers faster average downloads at 393.7 Mbps, compared to 367.5 Mbps in Alderley Edge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 91.9% in Sandbach. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 74.8% in Sandbach.
Sandbach is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (394 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 70.9 (band C) in Sandbach. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,250 in Sandbach. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Sandbach.
Alderley Edge has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £32,000 in Sandbach. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 46.1 in Sandbach. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 58.4% in Sandbach. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 71.9% in Sandbach.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Sandbach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 10,768 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.6% |
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