Altrincham vs Failsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Failsworth offers lower property prices by roughly 119%. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Failsworth
£223,292
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Failsworth
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Failsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Failsworth
478.3
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Failsworth
71.4
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Failsworth
£29,509
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Failsworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £223,292 versus £488,148 in Altrincham. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Failsworth it is a terraced at £171,460.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 141% pricier in Altrincham (£412,708 vs £171,460).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Failsworth prices grew faster — 71% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 73.9 offences per 1,000 people, Altrincham is the safer of the two – 45% lower than Failsworth's 106.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Failsworth 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 100% in Failsworth.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Failsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Failsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 7 |
| Primary | 11 | 6 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Failsworth enjoy 478.3 Mbps on average, while Altrincham lags behind at 433.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 99.7% in Failsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 94.8% in Failsworth.
Failsworth is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (478 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Failsworth is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Altrincham's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,101 in Failsworth. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.7% in Failsworth.
Failsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 70.7% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Altrincham has a population of 49,034 while Failsworth has 19,962. Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £29,509 in Failsworth. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 39.5 in Failsworth. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 52.5% in Failsworth.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Failsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 19,962 |
| 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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