Altrincham vs Ashton-in-Makerfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Ashton In Makerfield is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 187% lower. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Ashton-in-Makerfield
£170,063
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Ashton-in-Makerfield
92.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Ashton-in-Makerfield
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Ashton-in-Makerfield
420
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Ashton-in-Makerfield
71.8
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Ashton-in-Makerfield
£30,304
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Altrincham commands an average of £488,148, compared with £170,063 in Ashton In Makerfield – a difference of 187%. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Ashton In Makerfield it is a flat at £82,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 248% pricier in Altrincham (£412,708 vs £118,701).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Altrincham prices grew faster — 34% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAltrincham has a crime rate of 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25% lower than Ashton In Makerfield at 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Ashton In Makerfield 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 WestFamilies may prefer Altrincham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90.9% in Ashton In Makerfield. There are 16 schools in Altrincham and 11 in Ashton In Makerfield.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ashton-in-Makerfield School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Ashton-in-Makerfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 11 |
| Primary | 11 | 8 |
| Secondary | 5 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham and 420.0 Mbps in Ashton In Makerfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 96.7% in Ashton In Makerfield. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 81.4% in Ashton In Makerfield.
Altrincham is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (433 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ashton In Makerfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Altrincham averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,028 in Ashton In Makerfield. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Ashton In Makerfield.
Ashton In Makerfield has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £30,304 in Ashton In Makerfield. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 43.6 in Ashton In Makerfield. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 65.3% in Ashton In Makerfield. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 56.2% in Ashton In Makerfield.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Ashton-in-Makerfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 26,367 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £30,304 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 65.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 26.5% |
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