Altrincham vs Romiley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Romiley is about 59% 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
Romiley
£307,052
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Romiley
75.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Romiley
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Romiley
435.6
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Romiley
70.8
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Romiley
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Romiley is £307,052, which is 59% less than Altrincham at £488,148. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Romiley it is a flat at £142,417.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 100% pricier in Altrincham (£863,236 vs £431,607).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Romiley prices grew faster — 35% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 73.9 offences per 1,000 people, Altrincham is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Romiley's 75.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Romiley 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 75% in Romiley. Altrincham has 16 schools in total, while Romiley has 5.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Romiley School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Romiley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 5 |
| Primary | 11 | 3 |
| Secondary | 5 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Romiley offers faster average downloads at 435.6 Mbps, compared to 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 94.6% in Romiley. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 85.4% in Romiley.
Romiley is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (436 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 70.8 (band C) in Romiley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,191 in Romiley. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Romiley.
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 Romiley. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 45.2 in Romiley. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 58.5% in Romiley. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 71.5% in Romiley.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Romiley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 10,902 |
| 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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