Altrincham vs Little Lever
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Little Lever is about 141% cheaper on average. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Little Lever
£202,511
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Little Lever
98.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Little Lever
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Little Lever
462
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Little Lever
71.2
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Little Lever
£29,707
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Little Lever is £202,511, which is 141% less than Altrincham at £488,148. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Little Lever it is a flat at £144,800.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 199% pricier in Altrincham (£863,236 vs £288,692).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Little Lever prices grew faster — 63% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Altrincham (73.9 per 1,000) compared to Little Lever (98.5 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Little Lever 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 Little Lever. Altrincham has 16 schools in total, while Little Lever has 6.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Little Lever School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Little Lever |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 6 |
| Primary | 11 | 5 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Little Lever offers faster average downloads at 462.0 Mbps, compared to 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 98.3% in Little Lever. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 89.6% in Little Lever.
Little Lever is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (462 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Little Lever are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Altrincham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,155 in Little Lever. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Little Lever.
Little Lever has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £29,706.5 in Little Lever. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 41.5 in Little Lever. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 55.5% in Little Lever. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 64.2% in Little Lever.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Little Lever |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 12,524 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £29,706.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 64.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 29.8% |
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