Town comparison
Altrincham vs Holmes Chapel
Which is better to live in? 13.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Holmes Chapel is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 39% lower. Holmes Chapel has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Holmes Chapel
£351,747
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Holmes Chapel
59.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Holmes Chapel
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Holmes Chapel
437.9
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Holmes Chapel
71.2
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Holmes Chapel
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Altrincham commands an average of £488,148, compared with £351,747 in Holmes Chapel – a difference of 39%. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Holmes Chapel it is a flat at £116,105.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 126% pricier in Altrincham (£262,356 vs £116,105).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Altrincham prices grew faster — 34% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestHolmes Chapel has a crime rate of 59.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24% lower than Altrincham at 73.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Holmes Chapel 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 Holmes Chapel. There are 16 schools in Altrincham and 3 in Holmes Chapel.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holmes Chapel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Holmes Chapel |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 3 |
| Primary | 11 | 2 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 437.9 Mbps in Holmes Chapel and 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 96.5% in Holmes Chapel. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 85.2% in Holmes Chapel.
Holmes Chapel is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (438 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Holmes Chapel 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 Holmes Chapel. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Holmes Chapel.
Holmes Chapel 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 Holmes Chapel. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 45.5 in Holmes Chapel. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 70.1% in Holmes Chapel. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 57.8% in Holmes Chapel.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Holmes Chapel |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 6,949 |
| 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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