Town comparison
Altrincham vs Bolton (Bolton)
Which is better to live in? 13.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bolton (bolton) offers lower property prices by roughly 87%. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Bolton (Bolton)
£261,398
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Bolton (Bolton)
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Bolton (Bolton)
96.5%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Bolton (Bolton)
437.3
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Bolton (Bolton)
71.4
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Bolton (Bolton)
£27,821
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bolton (bolton) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £261,398 versus £488,148 in Altrincham. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Bolton (bolton) it is a flat at £133,932.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 159% pricier in Altrincham (£412,708 vs £159,223).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolton (bolton) prices grew faster — 36% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Altrincham (73.9 per 1,000) compared to Bolton (bolton) (98.4 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Bolton (bolton) 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 96.5% in Bolton (bolton).
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bolton (Bolton) School Inspection Breakdown
96.5% of 72 schools (60 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Bolton (Bolton) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 72 |
| Primary | 11 | 60 |
| Secondary | 5 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bolton (bolton) enjoy 437.3 Mbps on average, while Altrincham lags behind at 433.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 96.1% in Bolton (bolton). Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 83.2% in Bolton (bolton).
Bolton (bolton) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (437 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bolton (bolton) is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Altrincham's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,126 in Bolton (bolton). 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Bolton (bolton).
Bolton (bolton) has more energy-efficient housing — 66.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Altrincham has a population of 49,034 while Bolton (bolton) has 184,618. Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £27,821 in Bolton (bolton). The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 40.8 in Bolton (bolton). Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 54% in Bolton (bolton).
| Indicator | Altrincham | Bolton (Bolton) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 184,618 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £27,821 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 61.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 27.4% |
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