Audenshaw vs Bramhall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Audenshaw wins on house prices with a 59% gap. Bramhall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bramhall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Bramhall
£581,179
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Bramhall
75.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Bramhall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Bramhall
445.5
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Bramhall
70.8
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Bramhall
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £238,857, Audenshaw undercuts Bramhall (£581,179) by around 59% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Bramhall it is a flat at £291,251.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Bramhall (£291,251 vs £142,357).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bramhall prices grew faster — 56% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Bramhall experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.1 per 1,000 versus 95.2 per 1,000 in Audenshaw. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Bramhall 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 WestOf the 4 schools in Audenshaw, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bramhall, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bramhall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Bramhall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Audenshaw averages 467.6 Mbps – ahead of Bramhall's 445.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 98.1% in Bramhall. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 87.1% in Bramhall.
Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (468 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bramhall, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Audenshaw. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,191 in Bramhall. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Bramhall.
Audenshaw has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,619 in Bramhall and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 45.2 in Bramhall. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 58.5% in Bramhall. Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Audenshaw versus 71.5% in Bramhall. Audenshaw has a population of 13,397 and Bramhall has 17,201.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Bramhall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 17,201 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £31,619 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 37.6% |
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