Town comparison
Altrincham vs Stretford
Which is better to live in? 4.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Stretford offers lower property prices by roughly 53%. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Stretford
£319,536
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Stretford
74.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Stretford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Stretford
468
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Stretford
70.7
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Stretford
£33,783
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Stretford is £319,536, which is 53% less than Altrincham at £488,148. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Stretford it is a flat at £167,159.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 67% pricier in Altrincham (£863,236 vs £518,074).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stretford prices grew faster — 62% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Altrincham (73.9 per 1,000) compared to Stretford (74 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Stretford 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 Stretford. Altrincham has 16 schools in total, while Stretford has 11.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stretford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Stretford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 11 |
| Primary | 11 | 8 |
| Secondary | 5 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Stretford offers faster average downloads at 468.0 Mbps, compared to 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 99% in Stretford. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 91.8% in Stretford.
Stretford is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (468 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 70.7 (band C) in Stretford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,163 in Stretford. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Stretford.
Stretford has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,783 in Stretford and £32,891.5 in Altrincham. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 42.3 in Stretford. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 59.9% in Stretford. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 69% in Stretford.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Stretford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 28,010 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £33,783 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 43% |
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