Town comparison
Altrincham vs Reddish
Which is better to live in? 8.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Reddish is about 185% 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
Reddish
£171,087
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Reddish
74.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Reddish
57.1%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Reddish
478.1
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Reddish
70.6
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Reddish
£30,189
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Reddish is £171,087, which is 185% less than Altrincham at £488,148. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Reddish it is a flat at £134,014.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 97% pricier in Altrincham (£472,908 vs £239,899).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Reddish prices grew faster — 54% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Altrincham (73.9 per 1,000) compared to Reddish (74.9 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Reddish 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 57.1% in Reddish. Altrincham has 16 schools in total, while Reddish has 8.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Reddish School Inspection Breakdown
57.1% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Reddish |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 8 |
| Primary | 11 | 7 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 57.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Reddish offers faster average downloads at 478.1 Mbps, compared to 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 99.8% in Reddish. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 94.8% in Reddish.
Reddish is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (478 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Altrincham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Reddish. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,102 in Reddish. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Reddish.
Reddish has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £30,189 in Reddish. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 43 in Reddish. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 57.8% in Reddish. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 65.9% in Reddish.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Reddish |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 22,189 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £30,189 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 31% |
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