Altrincham vs Davenham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Davenham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Davenham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Davenham
£428,601
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Davenham
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Davenham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Davenham
425.9
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Davenham
71.2
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Davenham
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £428,601, Davenham undercuts Altrincham (£488,148) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Davenham it is a terraced at £199,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 107% pricier in Altrincham (£412,708 vs £199,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Altrincham prices grew faster — 34% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestDavenham has a crime rate of 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% lower than Altrincham at 73.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Davenham 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 WestOf the 16 schools in Altrincham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Davenham, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Davenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Davenham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 5 |
| Primary | 11 | 4 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Altrincham averages 433.1 Mbps – ahead of Davenham's 425.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 94.5% in Davenham. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 82.4% in Davenham.
Altrincham is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (433 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Davenham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Altrincham averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,176 in Davenham. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Davenham.
Davenham has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £31,749 in Davenham. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 45.5 in Davenham. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 70.1% in Davenham. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 57.8% in Davenham.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Davenham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 13,840 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £31,749 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 36.7% |
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