Alderley Edge vs Stalybridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Stalybridge is about 201% cheaper on average. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Stalybridge
£241,312
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Stalybridge
95.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Stalybridge
91.7%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Stalybridge
409
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Stalybridge
70.5
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Stalybridge
£29,140
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Stalybridge is £241,312, which is 201% less than Alderley Edge at £725,204. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Stalybridge it is a flat at £127,077.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 218% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £421,391).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stalybridge prices grew faster — 47% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Alderley Edge (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Stalybridge (95.3 per 1,000), a 58% difference. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Stalybridge 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 Stalybridge. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Stalybridge has 13 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Stalybridge School Inspection Breakdown
91.7% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Stalybridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 91.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Stalybridge offers faster average downloads at 409.0 Mbps, compared to 367.5 Mbps in Alderley Edge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 97% in Stalybridge. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 78.5% in Stalybridge.
Stalybridge is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (409 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 70.5 (band C) in Stalybridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,073 in Stalybridge. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Stalybridge.
Stalybridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £29,140 in Stalybridge. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 41.8 in Stalybridge. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 57.1% in Stalybridge. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 60.8% in Stalybridge.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Stalybridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 26,850 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £29,140 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 60.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 24.4% |
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