Alderley Edge vs Stretford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Stretford wins on house prices with a 127% gap. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Stretford
£319,536
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Stretford
74.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Stretford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Stretford
468
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Stretford
70.7
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Stretford
£33,783
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Alderley Edge commands an average of £725,204, compared with £319,536 in Stretford – a difference of 127%. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Stretford it is a flat at £167,159.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 159% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £518,074).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stretford prices grew faster — 62% 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 per 1,000 in Stretford. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Stretford 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 Stretford. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Stretford has 11 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Stretford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Stretford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 468.0 Mbps in Stretford and 367.5 Mbps in Alderley Edge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 99% in Stretford. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 91.8% in Stretford.
Stretford is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (468 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alderley Edge, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Stretford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,163 in Stretford. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Stretford.
Stretford has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,783 in Stretford and £32,000 in Alderley Edge. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 42.3 in Stretford. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 59.9% in Stretford. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 69% in Stretford. Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 and Stretford has 28,010.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Stretford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 28,010 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £33,783 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 43% |
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