Altrincham vs Audenshaw
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Audenshaw wins on house prices with a 104% gap. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Audenshaw
£238,857
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Audenshaw
95.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Audenshaw
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Audenshaw
467.6
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Audenshaw
70.5
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Audenshaw
£29,140
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Altrincham commands an average of £488,148, compared with £238,857 in Audenshaw – a difference of 104%. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Audenshaw it is a flat at £142,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 119% pricier in Altrincham (£863,236 vs £393,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Audenshaw prices grew faster — 35% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Altrincham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 73.9 per 1,000 versus 95.2 per 1,000 in Audenshaw. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Audenshaw 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 75% in Audenshaw. There are 16 schools in Altrincham and 4 in Audenshaw.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Audenshaw |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 4 |
| Primary | 11 | 3 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 467.6 Mbps in Audenshaw and 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 98% in Audenshaw. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 90.3% in Audenshaw.
Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (468 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Altrincham, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Audenshaw. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,073 in Audenshaw. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Audenshaw.
Audenshaw has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 41.8 in Audenshaw. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 57.1% in Audenshaw. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 60.8% in Audenshaw. Altrincham has a population of 49,034 and Audenshaw has 13,397.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Audenshaw |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 13,397 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £29,140 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 60.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 24.4% |
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