Altrincham vs Middleton (Rochdale)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Middleton (rochdale) is about 96% 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
Middleton (Rochdale)
£249,020
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Middleton (Rochdale)
105.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Middleton (Rochdale)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Middleton (Rochdale)
429.5
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Middleton (Rochdale)
72.1
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Middleton (Rochdale)
£29,608
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Middleton (rochdale) is £249,020, which is 96% less than Altrincham at £488,148. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Middleton (rochdale) it is a flat at £101,905.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 157% pricier in Altrincham (£262,356 vs £101,905).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Middleton (rochdale) prices grew faster — 45% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Altrincham (73.9 per 1,000) compared to Middleton (rochdale) (105.4 per 1,000), a 43% difference. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Middleton (rochdale) 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 Middleton (rochdale). Altrincham has 16 schools in total, while Middleton (rochdale) has 16.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Middleton (Rochdale) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Middleton (Rochdale) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 16 |
| Primary | 11 | 13 |
| Secondary | 5 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Altrincham offers faster average downloads at 433.1 Mbps, compared to 429.5 Mbps in Middleton (rochdale). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 97.7% in Middleton (rochdale). Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 81.3% in Middleton (rochdale).
Altrincham is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (433 vs 430 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Middleton (rochdale) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.1 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Altrincham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,084 in Middleton (rochdale). 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.8% in Middleton (rochdale).
Middleton (rochdale) has more energy-efficient housing — 71.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £29,608.2 in Middleton (rochdale). The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 39.2 in Middleton (rochdale). Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 54.3% in Middleton (rochdale). Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 56.2% in Middleton (rochdale).
| Indicator | Altrincham | Middleton (Rochdale) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 46,617 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 39.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £29,608.2 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 56.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 30.2% |
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