Town comparison
Altrincham vs New Mills
Which is better to live in? 14.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
New Mills is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 61% lower. New Mills has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
New Mills
£303,512
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
New Mills
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
New Mills
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
New Mills
312.1
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
New Mills
70.8
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
New Mills
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £303,512, New Mills undercuts Altrincham (£488,148) by around 61% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in New Mills it is a flat at £172,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 82% pricier in Altrincham (£863,236 vs £474,520).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, New Mills prices grew faster — 64% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestNew Mills has a crime rate of 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 58% lower than Altrincham at 73.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in New Mills 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 New Mills, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
New Mills School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | New Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 6 |
| Primary | 11 | 5 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Altrincham averages 433.1 Mbps – ahead of New Mills's 312.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 94% in New Mills. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 56.2% in New Mills.
Altrincham is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (433 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Altrincham, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in New Mills. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,191 in New Mills. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in New Mills.
Altrincham has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £31,619 in New Mills. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 45.2 in New Mills. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 58.5% in New Mills. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 71.5% in New Mills. Altrincham has a population of 49,034 and New Mills has 9,195.
| Indicator | Altrincham | New Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 9,195 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £31,619 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 37.6% |
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