Altrincham vs Ashton-under-Lyne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ashton Under Lyne offers lower property prices by roughly 127%. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Ashton-under-Lyne
£214,995
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Ashton-under-Lyne
95.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Ashton-under-Lyne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Ashton-under-Lyne
432.6
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Ashton-under-Lyne
71
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Ashton-under-Lyne
£29,325
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Ashton Under Lyne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £214,995 versus £488,148 in Altrincham. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Ashton Under Lyne it is a flat at £96,089.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 173% pricier in Altrincham (£262,356 vs £96,089).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashton Under Lyne prices grew faster — 65% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 73.9 offences per 1,000 people, Altrincham is the safer of the two – 29% lower than Ashton Under Lyne's 95.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Ashton Under Lyne 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 favours Altrincham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Ashton Under Lyne.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ashton-under-Lyne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Ashton-under-Lyne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 19 |
| Primary | 11 | 17 |
| Secondary | 5 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Altrincham enjoy 433.1 Mbps on average, while Ashton Under Lyne lags behind at 432.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 96% in Ashton Under Lyne. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 83.8% in Ashton Under Lyne.
Altrincham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (433 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ashton Under Lyne is band C (score 71), ahead of Altrincham's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,087 in Ashton Under Lyne. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70% in Ashton Under Lyne.
Ashton Under Lyne has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Altrincham has a population of 49,034 while Ashton Under Lyne has 48,595. Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £29,324.5 in Ashton Under Lyne. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 40.6 in Ashton Under Lyne. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 54.8% in Ashton Under Lyne.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Ashton-under-Lyne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 48,595 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £29,324.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 60.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 24.5% |
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