Town comparison
Altrincham vs Cheadle Hulme
Which is better to live in? 6.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Cheadle Hulme is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Cheadle Hulme
£415,449
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Cheadle Hulme
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Cheadle Hulme
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Cheadle Hulme
468.1
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Cheadle Hulme
70.8
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Cheadle Hulme
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Altrincham commands an average of £488,148, compared with £415,449 in Cheadle Hulme – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Cheadle Hulme it is a flat at £178,880.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 61% pricier in Altrincham (£863,236 vs £535,132).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Altrincham prices grew faster — 34% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAltrincham has a crime rate of 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Cheadle Hulme at 75 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Cheadle Hulme 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 100% in Cheadle Hulme. There are 16 schools in Altrincham and 12 in Cheadle Hulme.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cheadle Hulme School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Cheadle Hulme |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 12 |
| Primary | 11 | 9 |
| Secondary | 5 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 468.1 Mbps in Cheadle Hulme and 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 98% in Cheadle Hulme. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 92.6% in Cheadle Hulme.
Cheadle Hulme is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (468 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Altrincham, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Cheadle Hulme. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,191 in Cheadle Hulme. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Cheadle Hulme.
Altrincham has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £31,619 in Cheadle Hulme. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 45.2 in Cheadle Hulme. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 58.5% in Cheadle Hulme. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 71.5% in Cheadle Hulme. Altrincham has a population of 49,034 and Cheadle Hulme has 24,782.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Cheadle Hulme |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 24,782 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £31,619 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 37.6% |
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