Altrincham vs Chadderton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Chadderton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 127% lower. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Chadderton
£214,822
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Chadderton
106.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Chadderton
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Chadderton
459.3
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Chadderton
71.4
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Chadderton
£29,509
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Altrincham commands an average of £488,148, compared with £214,822 in Chadderton – a difference of 127%. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Chadderton it is a flat at £116,147.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 143% pricier in Altrincham (£412,708 vs £169,822).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chadderton prices grew faster — 74% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAltrincham has a crime rate of 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44% lower than Chadderton at 106.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Chadderton 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 92.3% in Chadderton. There are 16 schools in Altrincham and 14 in Chadderton.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chadderton School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Chadderton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 14 |
| Primary | 11 | 11 |
| Secondary | 5 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.3 Mbps in Chadderton and 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 99.4% in Chadderton. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 90% in Chadderton.
Chadderton is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (459 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chadderton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Altrincham averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,101 in Chadderton. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.7% in Chadderton.
Chadderton has more energy-efficient housing — 70.7% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £29,509 in Chadderton. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 39.5 in Chadderton. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 60.4% in Chadderton. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 52.5% in Chadderton.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Chadderton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 37,602 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £29,509 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 24.6% |
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