Atherton vs Reddish
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Reddish is about 11% cheaper on average. Reddish has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherton
£190,266
Reddish
£171,087
Crime Rate
Atherton
92.3
Reddish
74.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherton
100.0%
Reddish
57.1%
Avg Download Speed
Atherton
463.3
Reddish
478.1
EPC Rating
Atherton
71.4
Reddish
70.6
Median Income
Atherton
£29,107
Reddish
£30,189
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Reddish more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £171,087 versus £190,266 in Atherton. The most affordable entry point in Atherton is a flat at £118,767, while in Reddish it is a flat at £134,014.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 39% pricier in Reddish (£249,500 vs £151,296).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Reddish prices grew faster — 54% vs -12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Reddish (74.9 per 1,000) compared to Atherton (92.3 per 1,000), a 23% difference. The most common crime category in Atherton is violent-crime, while in Reddish 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 Atherton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 57.1% in Reddish.
Atherton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Reddish School Inspection Breakdown
57.1% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherton | Reddish |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 8 |
| Primary | 10 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 57.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Reddish enjoy 478.1 Mbps on average, while Atherton lags behind at 463.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Atherton and 99.8% in Reddish. Gigabit availability stands at 91.3% in Atherton and 94.8% in Reddish.
Reddish is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (478 vs 463 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Atherton is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Reddish's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Atherton and £1,102 in Reddish. 66.6% of homes in Atherton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Reddish.
Atherton has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Atherton has a population of 27,321 while Reddish has 22,189. Median household income is £30,189 in Reddish and £29,107 in Atherton. The median age is 41.9 in Atherton and 43 in Reddish. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Atherton and 57.8% in Reddish.
| Indicator | Atherton | Reddish |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,321 | 22,189 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £30,189 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 31% |
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