Altrincham vs Burtonwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burtonwood offers lower property prices by roughly 109%. Burtonwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Burtonwood
£233,244
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Burtonwood
69.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Burtonwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Burtonwood
446.5
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Burtonwood
72
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Burtonwood
£31,331
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Burtonwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £233,244 versus £488,148 in Altrincham. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Burtonwood it is a flat at £124,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 164% pricier in Altrincham (£412,708 vs £156,182).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burtonwood prices grew faster — 51% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Burtonwood (69.1 per 1,000) compared to Altrincham (73.9 per 1,000), a 7% difference. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Burtonwood 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 Burtonwood.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burtonwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Burtonwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 2 |
| Primary | 11 | 2 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burtonwood enjoy 446.5 Mbps on average, while Altrincham lags behind at 433.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 96.4% in Burtonwood. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 87.3% in Burtonwood.
Burtonwood is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (447 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burtonwood is band C (score 72), ahead of Altrincham's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,030 in Burtonwood. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Burtonwood.
Burtonwood has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Altrincham has a population of 49,034 while Burtonwood has 3,504. Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £31,330.5 in Burtonwood. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 43.9 in Burtonwood. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 57.3% in Burtonwood.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Burtonwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 3,504 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £31,330.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 30.1% |
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