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Altrincham vs Pendlebury and Clifton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Pendlebury And Clifton wins on house prices with a 62% gap. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Altrincham

£488,148

Pendlebury and Clifton

£300,680

Crime Rate

Altrincham

73.9

Pendlebury and Clifton

105.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Altrincham

100.0%

Pendlebury and Clifton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Altrincham

433.1

Pendlebury and Clifton

479.2

EPC Rating

Altrincham

70.8

Pendlebury and Clifton

75

Median Income

Altrincham

£32,892

Pendlebury and Clifton

£30,605

At £300,680, Pendlebury And Clifton undercuts Altrincham (£488,148) by around 62% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Pendlebury And Clifton it is a terraced at £235,516.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 83% pricier in Altrincham (£863,236 vs £470,691).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Pendlebury And Clifton prices grew faster — 41% vs 34%.

Residents of Altrincham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 73.9 per 1,000 versus 105.8 per 1,000 in Pendlebury And Clifton. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Pendlebury And Clifton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 16 schools in Altrincham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Pendlebury And Clifton, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Pendlebury and Clifton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAltrinchamPendlebury and Clifton
Total Schools164
Primary114
Secondary50
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Pendlebury And Clifton averages 479.2 Mbps – ahead of Altrincham's 433.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 99.3% in Pendlebury And Clifton. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 95% in Pendlebury And Clifton.

Pendlebury And Clifton is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (479 vs 433 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Pendlebury And Clifton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 75 (C), while Altrincham averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £918 in Pendlebury And Clifton. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 82.8% in Pendlebury And Clifton.

Pendlebury And Clifton has more energy-efficient housing — 82.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £30,605 in Pendlebury And Clifton. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 38.1 in Pendlebury And Clifton. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 47% in Pendlebury And Clifton. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 58.8% in Pendlebury And Clifton.

IndicatorAltrinchamPendlebury and Clifton
Population49,03418,469
Median Age44.238.1
Median Household Income£32,891.5£30,605
Employment Rate59.1%58.8%
Owner Occupied70.5%47%
Degree-Level Qualified40.3%33.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Altrincham and Pendlebury And Clifton?
Altrincham and Pendlebury And Clifton are approximately 8.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Altrincham or Pendlebury And Clifton?
Pendlebury And Clifton is cheaper, with an average house price of £300,680.
Is Altrincham or Pendlebury And Clifton safer?
Altrincham has the lower crime rate at 73.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Altrincham or Pendlebury And Clifton?
Altrincham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Altrincham or Pendlebury And Clifton?
Pendlebury And Clifton has faster average broadband at 479.2 Mbps.

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