Altrincham vs Hartford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Hartford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Hartford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Hartford
£425,775
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Hartford
66.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Hartford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Hartford
391.6
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Hartford
71.5
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Hartford
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Altrincham commands an average of £488,148, compared with £425,775 in Hartford – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Hartford it is a terraced at £209,673.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 97% pricier in Altrincham (£412,708 vs £209,673).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hartford prices grew faster — 42% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestHartford has a crime rate of 66.4 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 Hartford 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 Hartford. There are 16 schools in Altrincham and 5 in Hartford.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hartford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Hartford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 5 |
| Primary | 11 | 3 |
| Secondary | 5 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham and 391.6 Mbps in Hartford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 95.4% in Hartford. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 74.2% in Hartford.
Altrincham is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (433 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hartford, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Altrincham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,103 in Hartford. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Hartford.
Hartford has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £31,498 in Hartford. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 45 in Hartford. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 57.2% in Hartford. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 68.3% in Hartford. Altrincham has a population of 49,034 and Hartford has 6,698.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Hartford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 6,698 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £31,498 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 35.7% |
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