Audenshaw vs Chadderton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chadderton offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Audenshaw has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chadderton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Chadderton
£214,822
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Chadderton
106.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Chadderton
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Chadderton
459.3
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Chadderton
71.4
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Chadderton
£29,509
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Chadderton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £214,822 versus £238,857 in Audenshaw. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Chadderton it is a flat at £116,147.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Audenshaw (£142,357 vs £116,147).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chadderton prices grew faster — 74% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 95.2 offences per 1,000 people, Audenshaw is the safer of the two – 12% lower than Chadderton's 106.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Chadderton 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 Chadderton: 92.3% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Audenshaw.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chadderton School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Chadderton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 14 |
| Primary | 3 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Audenshaw enjoy 467.6 Mbps on average, while Chadderton lags behind at 459.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 99.4% in Chadderton. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 90% in Chadderton.
Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (468 vs 459 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chadderton is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Audenshaw's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,101 in Chadderton. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.7% in Chadderton.
Chadderton has more energy-efficient housing — 70.7% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Audenshaw has a population of 13,397 while Chadderton has 37,602. Median household income is £29,509 in Chadderton and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 39.5 in Chadderton. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 52.5% in Chadderton.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Chadderton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 37,602 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £29,509 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 24.6% |
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