Audenshaw vs Bury (Bury)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Audenshaw is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Bury (bury) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bury (bury) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Bury (Bury)
£264,940
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Bury (Bury)
91.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Bury (Bury)
84.4%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Bury (Bury)
448.6
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Bury (Bury)
70.8
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Bury (Bury)
£30,319
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £238,857, Audenshaw undercuts Bury (bury) (£264,940) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Bury (bury) it is a flat at £138,819.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 7% pricier in Bury (bury) (£423,501 vs £393,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bury (bury) prices grew faster — 49% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBury (bury) has a crime rate of 91.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% lower than Audenshaw at 95.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Bury (bury) 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 Bury (bury), which has 34 schools, the figure is 84.4%.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bury (Bury) School Inspection Breakdown
84.4% of 34 schools (27 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Bury (Bury) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 34 |
| Primary | 3 | 27 |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 84.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Audenshaw averages 467.6 Mbps – ahead of Bury (bury)'s 448.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 96.8% in Bury (bury). Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 86.5% in Bury (bury).
Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (468 vs 449 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bury (bury) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Audenshaw averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,240 in Bury (bury). 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.7% in Bury (bury).
Audenshaw has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 65.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,319.3 in Bury (bury) and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 42 in Bury (bury). Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Audenshaw versus 65% in Bury (bury). Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 56.3% in Bury (bury).
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Bury (Bury) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 80,851 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £30,319.3 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 29.8% |
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