Alderley Edge vs Wythenshawe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Wythenshawe wins on house prices with a 219% gap. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Wythenshawe
£227,530
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Wythenshawe
143.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Wythenshawe
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Wythenshawe
480.5
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Wythenshawe
71.9
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Wythenshawe
£30,541
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £227,530, Wythenshawe undercuts Alderley Edge (£725,204) by around 219% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Wythenshawe it is a flat at £158,912.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 286% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £347,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alderley Edge prices grew faster — 24% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Alderley Edge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.3 per 1,000 versus 143.2 per 1,000 in Wythenshawe. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Wythenshawe 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 Wythenshawe. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Wythenshawe has 28 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Wythenshawe School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 28 schools (24 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Wythenshawe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 28 |
| Primary | 1 | 24 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Wythenshawe averages 480.5 Mbps – ahead of Alderley Edge's 367.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 97.8% in Wythenshawe. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 95.7% in Wythenshawe.
Wythenshawe is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (481 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Wythenshawe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Alderley Edge averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,099 in Wythenshawe. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Wythenshawe.
Wythenshawe has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £30,541.3 in Wythenshawe. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 41.7 in Wythenshawe. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 60.1% in Wythenshawe. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 56.8% in Wythenshawe.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Wythenshawe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 90,936 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £30,541.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.6% |
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