Town comparison
Altrincham vs Bury (Bury)
Which is better to live in? 14.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bury (bury) offers lower property prices by roughly 84%. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Bury (Bury)
£264,940
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Bury (Bury)
91.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Bury (Bury)
84.4%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Bury (Bury)
448.6
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Bury (Bury)
70.8
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Bury (Bury)
£30,319
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bury (bury) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £264,940 versus £488,148 in Altrincham. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Bury (bury) it is a flat at £138,819.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 119% pricier in Altrincham (£412,708 vs £188,267).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bury (bury) prices grew faster — 49% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 73.9 offences per 1,000 people, Altrincham is the safer of the two – 24% lower than Bury (bury)'s 91.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Bury (bury) 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 84.4% in Bury (bury).
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bury (Bury) School Inspection Breakdown
84.4% of 34 schools (27 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Bury (Bury) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 34 |
| Primary | 11 | 27 |
| Secondary | 5 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 84.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bury (bury) enjoy 448.6 Mbps on average, while Altrincham lags behind at 433.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 96.8% in Bury (bury). Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 86.5% in Bury (bury).
Bury (bury) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (449 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Altrincham is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Bury (bury)'s band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,240 in Bury (bury). 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.7% in Bury (bury).
Bury (bury) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.7% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Altrincham has a population of 49,034 while Bury (bury) has 80,851. Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £30,319.3 in Bury (bury). The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 42 in Bury (bury). Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 56.3% in Bury (bury).
| Indicator | Altrincham | Bury (Bury) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 80,851 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £30,319.3 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 29.8% |
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