Town comparison
Altrincham vs Tyldesley
Which is better to live in? 9.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Tyldesley is about 118% 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
Tyldesley
£223,902
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Tyldesley
92.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Tyldesley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Tyldesley
462
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Tyldesley
73.2
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Tyldesley
£30,499
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Tyldesley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £223,902 versus £488,148 in Altrincham. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Tyldesley it is a flat at £122,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 156% pricier in Altrincham (£412,708 vs £161,251).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tyldesley prices grew faster — 83% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 73.9 offences per 1,000 people, Altrincham is the safer of the two – 25% lower than Tyldesley's 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Tyldesley 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 WestSchool quality favours Altrincham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Tyldesley.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tyldesley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Tyldesley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 4 |
| Primary | 11 | 3 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Tyldesley enjoy 462.0 Mbps on average, while Altrincham lags behind at 433.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 96.1% in Tyldesley. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 91.5% in Tyldesley.
Tyldesley is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (462 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Tyldesley is band C (score 73.2), ahead of Altrincham's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £983 in Tyldesley. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 74.8% in Tyldesley.
Tyldesley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Altrincham has a population of 49,034 while Tyldesley has 15,968. Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £30,499 in Tyldesley. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 40.5 in Tyldesley. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 58.1% in Tyldesley.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Tyldesley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 15,968 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £30,499 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 29.6% |
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