Altrincham vs Haydock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Haydock offers lower property prices by roughly 187%. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Haydock
£170,063
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Haydock
86.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Haydock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Haydock
405.8
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Haydock
71.4
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Haydock
£30,673
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Haydock is £170,063, which is 187% less than Altrincham at £488,148. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Haydock it is a flat at £82,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 248% pricier in Altrincham (£412,708 vs £118,701).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Altrincham prices grew faster — 34% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Altrincham (73.9 per 1,000) compared to Haydock (86.8 per 1,000), a 17% difference. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Haydock 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 WestAltrincham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Haydock. Altrincham has 16 schools in total, while Haydock has 5.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haydock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Haydock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 5 |
| Primary | 11 | 4 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Altrincham offers faster average downloads at 433.1 Mbps, compared to 405.8 Mbps in Haydock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 89.7% in Haydock. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 79.1% in Haydock.
Altrincham is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (433 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Haydock are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Altrincham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,140 in Haydock. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Haydock.
Haydock has more energy-efficient housing — 67.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £30,673 in Haydock. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 44.6 in Haydock. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 54.7% in Haydock. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 67.5% in Haydock.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Haydock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 16,143 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £30,673 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 28.6% |
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