Altrincham vs Astley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Astley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 76% lower. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Astley
£276,658
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Astley
92.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Astley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Astley
462
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Astley
73.2
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Astley
£30,499
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £276,658, Astley undercuts Altrincham (£488,148) by around 76% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Astley it is a flat at £116,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 127% pricier in Altrincham (£863,236 vs £379,628).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Altrincham prices grew faster — 34% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAltrincham has a crime rate of 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25% lower than Astley at 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Astley 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 WestOf the 16 schools in Altrincham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Astley, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Astley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 3 |
| Primary | 11 | 2 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Astley averages 462.0 Mbps – ahead of Altrincham's 433.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 96.1% in Astley. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 91.5% in Astley.
Astley is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (462 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Astley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Altrincham averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £983 in Astley. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 74.8% in Astley.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £30,499 in Astley. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 40.5 in Astley. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 56.7% in Astley. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 58.1% in Astley.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Astley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 4,735 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £30,499 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 29.6% |
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