Altrincham vs Pendlebury and Clifton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf 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.
| Metric | Altrincham | Pendlebury and Clifton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 4 |
| Primary | 11 | 4 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Pendlebury and Clifton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 18,469 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 38.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £30,605 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 47% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 33.5% |
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