Town comparison
Altrincham vs Culcheth
Which is better to live in? 8.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Culcheth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. Culcheth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Culcheth
£404,441
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Culcheth
68.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Culcheth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Culcheth
424.5
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Culcheth
72.6
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Culcheth
£30,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Altrincham commands an average of £488,148, compared with £404,441 in Culcheth – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Culcheth it is a flat at £161,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in Altrincham (£262,356 vs £161,214).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Culcheth prices grew faster — 44% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCulcheth has a crime rate of 68.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Altrincham at 73.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Culcheth 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 Culcheth. There are 16 schools in Altrincham and 4 in Culcheth.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Culcheth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Culcheth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 4 |
| Primary | 11 | 3 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham and 424.5 Mbps in Culcheth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 93.5% in Culcheth. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 82.6% in Culcheth.
Altrincham is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (433 vs 425 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Culcheth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Altrincham averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,007 in Culcheth. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.4% in Culcheth.
Culcheth has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £30,914.8 in Culcheth. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 42.2 in Culcheth. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 61.6% in Culcheth. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 57.7% in Culcheth.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Culcheth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 6,722 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £30,914.8 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 57.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 29.9% |
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