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Altrincham vs Bredbury and Woodley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Bredbury And Woodley offers lower property prices by roughly 91%. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Altrincham

£488,148

Bredbury and Woodley

£255,764

Crime Rate

Altrincham

73.9

Bredbury and Woodley

75.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Altrincham

100.0%

Bredbury and Woodley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Altrincham

433.1

Bredbury and Woodley

435.6

EPC Rating

Altrincham

70.8

Bredbury and Woodley

70.8

Median Income

Altrincham

£32,892

Bredbury and Woodley

£31,619

Buyers will find Bredbury And Woodley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £255,764 versus £488,148 in Altrincham. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Bredbury And Woodley it is a flat at £123,427.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 122% pricier in Altrincham (£863,236 vs £389,107).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bredbury And Woodley prices grew faster — 72% vs 34%.

Crime is lower in Altrincham (73.9 per 1,000) compared to Bredbury And Woodley (75.1 per 1,000), a 2% difference. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Bredbury And Woodley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Altrincham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Bredbury And Woodley.

Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Bredbury and Woodley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAltrinchamBredbury and Woodley
Total Schools164
Primary114
Secondary50
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Bredbury And Woodley enjoy 435.6 Mbps on average, while Altrincham lags behind at 433.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 94.6% in Bredbury And Woodley. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 85.4% in Bredbury And Woodley.

Bredbury And Woodley is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (436 vs 433 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Altrincham is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Bredbury And Woodley's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,191 in Bredbury And Woodley. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Bredbury And Woodley.

Altrincham has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Altrincham has a population of 49,034 while Bredbury And Woodley has 17,044. Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £31,619 in Bredbury And Woodley. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 45.2 in Bredbury And Woodley. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 58.5% in Bredbury And Woodley.

IndicatorAltrinchamBredbury and Woodley
Population49,03417,044
Median Age44.245.2
Median Household Income£32,891.5£31,619
Employment Rate59.1%58.5%
Owner Occupied70.5%71.5%
Degree-Level Qualified40.3%37.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Altrincham and Bredbury And Woodley?
Altrincham and Bredbury And Woodley are approximately 9.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Altrincham or Bredbury And Woodley?
Bredbury And Woodley is cheaper, with an average house price of £255,764.
Is Altrincham or Bredbury And Woodley safer?
Altrincham has the lower crime rate at 73.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Altrincham or Bredbury And Woodley?
Altrincham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Altrincham or Bredbury And Woodley?
Bredbury And Woodley has faster average broadband at 435.6 Mbps.

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