Town comparison
Altrincham vs Knutsford
Which is better to live in? 6.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Altrincham wins on house prices with a 25% gap. Knutsford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Knutsford
£650,388
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Knutsford
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Knutsford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Knutsford
301.5
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Knutsford
71.2
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Knutsford
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £488,148, Altrincham undercuts Knutsford (£650,388) by around 25% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Knutsford it is a flat at £226,861.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Altrincham (£262,356 vs £226,861).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Knutsford prices grew faster — 54% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Knutsford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.7 per 1,000 versus 73.9 per 1,000 in Altrincham. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Knutsford 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 WestOf the 16 schools in Altrincham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Knutsford, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knutsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Knutsford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 5 |
| Primary | 11 | 4 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Altrincham averages 433.1 Mbps – ahead of Knutsford's 301.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 83.6% in Knutsford. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 54.7% in Knutsford.
Altrincham is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (433 vs 302 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Knutsford 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 Knutsford. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Knutsford.
Knutsford 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 Knutsford. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 45.5 in Knutsford. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 70.1% in Knutsford. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 57.8% in Knutsford.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Knutsford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 13,254 |
| 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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