Atherton vs Wythenshawe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Atherton is about 16% cheaper on average. Atherton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherton
£190,266
Wythenshawe
£227,530
Crime Rate
Atherton
92.3
Wythenshawe
143.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherton
100.0%
Wythenshawe
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Atherton
463.3
Wythenshawe
480.5
EPC Rating
Atherton
71.4
Wythenshawe
71.9
Median Income
Atherton
£29,107
Wythenshawe
£30,541
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Atherton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £190,266 versus £227,530 in Wythenshawe. The most affordable entry point in Atherton is a flat at £118,767, while in Wythenshawe it is a flat at £158,912.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Wythenshawe (£277,844 vs £151,296).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wythenshawe prices grew faster — 17% vs -12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 92.3 offences per 1,000 people, Atherton is the safer of the two – 55% lower than Wythenshawe's 143.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherton 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 WestSchool quality favours Atherton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90.9% in Wythenshawe.
Atherton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 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 | Atherton | Wythenshawe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 28 |
| Primary | 10 | 24 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Wythenshawe enjoy 480.5 Mbps on average, while Atherton lags behind at 463.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Atherton and 97.8% in Wythenshawe. Gigabit availability stands at 91.3% in Atherton and 95.7% in Wythenshawe.
Wythenshawe is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (481 vs 463 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Wythenshawe is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Atherton's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Atherton and £1,099 in Wythenshawe. 66.6% of homes in Atherton 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 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Atherton has a population of 27,321 while Wythenshawe has 90,936. Median household income is £30,541.3 in Wythenshawe and £29,107 in Atherton. The median age is 41.9 in Atherton and 41.7 in Wythenshawe. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Atherton and 56.8% in Wythenshawe.
| Indicator | Atherton | Wythenshawe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,321 | 90,936 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £30,541.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 37.6% |
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