Altrincham vs Partington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Partington wins on house prices with a 106% gap. Partington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Partington
£236,511
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Partington
73.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Partington
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Partington
444.6
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Partington
70.7
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Partington
£33,783
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Altrincham commands an average of £488,148, compared with £236,511 in Partington – a difference of 106%. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Partington it is a flat at £111,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 140% pricier in Altrincham (£863,236 vs £359,781).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Partington prices grew faster — 92% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Partington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 73.8 per 1,000 versus 73.9 per 1,000 in Altrincham. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Partington 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 66.7% in Partington. There are 16 schools in Altrincham and 4 in Partington.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Partington School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Partington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 4 |
| Primary | 11 | 3 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 444.6 Mbps in Partington and 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 92.1% in Partington. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 87% in Partington.
Partington is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (445 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Altrincham, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Partington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,163 in Partington. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Partington.
Partington has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,783 in Partington and £32,891.5 in Altrincham. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 42.3 in Partington. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 59.9% in Partington. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 69% in Partington. Altrincham has a population of 49,034 and Partington has 7,706.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Partington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 7,706 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £33,783 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 43% |
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