Town comparison
Altrincham vs Platt Bridge and Abram
Which is better to live in? 13.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Platt Bridge And Abram is about 212% 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
Platt Bridge and Abram
£156,508
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Platt Bridge and Abram
92.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Platt Bridge and Abram
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Platt Bridge and Abram
438.1
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Platt Bridge and Abram
71.4
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Platt Bridge and Abram
£29,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Platt Bridge And Abram is £156,508, which is 212% less than Altrincham at £488,148. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Platt Bridge And Abram it is a flat at £91,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 236% pricier in Altrincham (£412,708 vs £122,932).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Platt Bridge And Abram prices grew faster — 51% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 73.9 offences per 1,000 people, Altrincham is the safer of the two – 25% lower than Platt Bridge And Abram's 92.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Platt Bridge And Abram 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 Platt Bridge And Abram. Altrincham has 16 schools in total, while Platt Bridge And Abram has 4.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Platt Bridge and Abram School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Platt Bridge and Abram |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 4 |
| Primary | 11 | 4 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Platt Bridge And Abram offers faster average downloads at 438.1 Mbps, compared to 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 96% in Platt Bridge And Abram. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 85% in Platt Bridge And Abram.
Platt Bridge And Abram is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (438 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Platt Bridge And Abram are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Altrincham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,087 in Platt Bridge And Abram. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Platt Bridge And Abram.
Platt Bridge And Abram has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £29,107 in Platt Bridge And Abram. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 41.9 in Platt Bridge And Abram. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 55.8% in Platt Bridge And Abram. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 64% in Platt Bridge And Abram.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Platt Bridge and Abram |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 10,587 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £29,107 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 26.6% |
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