Altrincham vs Poynton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Poynton offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Poynton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Poynton
£476,188
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Poynton
59.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Poynton
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Poynton
312.1
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Poynton
70.8
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Poynton
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Poynton is £476,188, which is 3% less than Altrincham at £488,148. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Poynton it is a flat at £188,741.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 39% pricier in Altrincham (£863,236 vs £623,259).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Poynton prices grew faster — 51% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.9 offences per 1,000 people, Poynton is the safer of the two – 23% lower than Altrincham's 73.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Poynton 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 83.3% in Poynton. Altrincham has 16 schools in total, while Poynton has 6.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Poynton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Poynton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 6 |
| Primary | 11 | 5 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Altrincham offers faster average downloads at 433.1 Mbps, compared to 312.1 Mbps in Poynton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 94% in Poynton. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 56.2% in Poynton.
Altrincham is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (433 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Altrincham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Poynton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,191 in Poynton. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Poynton.
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 Poynton. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 45.2 in Poynton. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 58.5% in Poynton. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 71.5% in Poynton.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Poynton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 13,015 |
| 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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