Altrincham vs Radcliffe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Radcliffe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 145% lower. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Radcliffe
£199,648
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Radcliffe
91.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Radcliffe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Radcliffe
467.1
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Radcliffe
71.2
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Radcliffe
£29,707
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Altrincham commands an average of £488,148, compared with £199,648 in Radcliffe – a difference of 145%. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Radcliffe it is a flat at £110,655.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 173% pricier in Altrincham (£412,708 vs £151,420).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Radcliffe prices grew faster — 51% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAltrincham has a crime rate of 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 24% lower than Radcliffe at 91.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Radcliffe 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 100% in Radcliffe. There are 16 schools in Altrincham and 9 in Radcliffe.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Radcliffe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Radcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 9 |
| Primary | 11 | 8 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 467.1 Mbps in Radcliffe and 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 98% in Radcliffe. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 91% in Radcliffe.
Radcliffe is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (467 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Radcliffe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Altrincham averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,155 in Radcliffe. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Radcliffe.
Radcliffe has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £29,706.5 in Radcliffe. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 41.5 in Radcliffe. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 64.2% in Radcliffe. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 55.5% in Radcliffe.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Radcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 31,114 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £29,706.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 64.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 29.8% |
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