Altrincham vs Swinton (Salford)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Swinton (salford) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 114% lower. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Swinton (Salford)
£228,113
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Swinton (Salford)
105.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Swinton (Salford)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Swinton (Salford)
479.2
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Swinton (Salford)
75
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Swinton (Salford)
£30,605
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Altrincham commands an average of £488,148, compared with £228,113 in Swinton (salford) – a difference of 114%. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Swinton (salford) it is a flat at £139,954.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 182% pricier in Altrincham (£863,236 vs £306,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Swinton (salford) prices grew faster — 42% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAltrincham has a crime rate of 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43% lower than Swinton (salford) at 105.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Swinton (salford) 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 Swinton (salford). There are 16 schools in Altrincham and 10 in Swinton (salford).
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Swinton (Salford) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Swinton (Salford) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 10 |
| Primary | 11 | 8 |
| Secondary | 5 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 479.2 Mbps in Swinton (salford) and 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 99.3% in Swinton (salford). Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 95% in Swinton (salford).
Swinton (salford) is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (479 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Swinton (salford) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 75 (C), while Altrincham averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £918 in Swinton (salford). 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 82.8% in Swinton (salford).
Swinton (salford) has more energy-efficient housing — 82.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £30,605 in Swinton (salford). The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 38.1 in Swinton (salford). Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 47% in Swinton (salford). Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 58.8% in Swinton (salford).
| Indicator | Altrincham | Swinton (Salford) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 22,886 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 38.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £30,605 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 47% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 33.5% |
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