Altrincham vs Wythenshawe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Wythenshawe offers lower property prices by roughly 115%. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Wythenshawe
£227,530
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Wythenshawe
143.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Wythenshawe
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Wythenshawe
480.5
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Wythenshawe
71.9
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Wythenshawe
£30,541
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Wythenshawe is £227,530, which is 115% less than Altrincham at £488,148. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Wythenshawe it is a flat at £158,912.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 148% pricier in Altrincham (£863,236 vs £347,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Altrincham prices grew faster — 34% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 73.9 offences per 1,000 people, Altrincham is the safer of the two – 94% lower than Wythenshawe's 143.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Wythenshawe 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 90.9% in Wythenshawe. Altrincham has 16 schools in total, while Wythenshawe has 28.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wythenshawe School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 28 schools (24 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Wythenshawe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 28 |
| Primary | 11 | 24 |
| Secondary | 5 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Wythenshawe offers faster average downloads at 480.5 Mbps, compared to 433.1 Mbps in Altrincham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 97.8% in Wythenshawe. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 95.7% in Wythenshawe.
Wythenshawe is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (481 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Wythenshawe are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Altrincham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,099 in Wythenshawe. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Wythenshawe.
Wythenshawe has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £30,541.3 in Wythenshawe. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 41.7 in Wythenshawe. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 56.8% in Wythenshawe. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 60.1% in Wythenshawe.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Wythenshawe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 90,936 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £30,541.3 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 37.6% |
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