Altrincham vs Eccles (Salford)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Eccles (salford) is about 71% cheaper on average. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Eccles (Salford)
£285,090
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Eccles (Salford)
105.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Eccles (Salford)
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Eccles (Salford)
483
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Eccles (Salford)
75
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Eccles (Salford)
£30,605
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Eccles (salford) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £285,090 versus £488,148 in Altrincham. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Eccles (salford) it is a flat at £152,803.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 87% pricier in Altrincham (£412,708 vs £220,719).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eccles (salford) prices grew faster — 81% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 73.9 offences per 1,000 people, Altrincham is the safer of the two – 43% lower than Eccles (salford)'s 105.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Eccles (salford) 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 92.3% in Eccles (salford).
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eccles (Salford) School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Eccles (Salford) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 15 |
| Primary | 11 | 12 |
| Secondary | 5 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Eccles (salford) enjoy 483.0 Mbps on average, while Altrincham lags behind at 433.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 98.3% in Eccles (salford). Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 95.9% in Eccles (salford).
Eccles (salford) is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (483 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Eccles (salford) is band C (score 75), ahead of Altrincham's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £918 in Eccles (salford). 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 82.8% in Eccles (salford).
Eccles (salford) has more energy-efficient housing — 82.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Altrincham has a population of 49,034 while Eccles (salford) has 40,910. Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £30,605 in Eccles (salford). The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 38.1 in Eccles (salford). Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 58.8% in Eccles (salford).
| Indicator | Altrincham | Eccles (Salford) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 40,910 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 38.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £30,605 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 47% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 33.5% |
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