Audenshaw vs Chapel-en-le-Frith
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Audenshaw is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Chapel En Le Frith has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chapel En Le Frith edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Chapel-en-le-Frith
£276,550
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Chapel-en-le-Frith
57.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Chapel-en-le-Frith
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Chapel-en-le-Frith
131.8
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Chapel-en-le-Frith
69.6
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Chapel-en-le-Frith
£30,935
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £238,857, Audenshaw undercuts Chapel En Le Frith (£276,550) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Chapel En Le Frith it is a semi-detached at £286,900.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 11% pricier in Chapel En Le Frith (£286,900 vs £255,458).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Audenshaw prices grew faster — 35% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestChapel En Le Frith has a crime rate of 57.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 66% lower than Audenshaw at 95.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Chapel En Le Frith 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 Chapel En Le Frith, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chapel-en-le-Frith School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Chapel-en-le-Frith |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Audenshaw averages 467.6 Mbps – ahead of Chapel En Le Frith's 131.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 90.5% in Chapel En Le Frith. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 11.7% in Chapel En Le Frith.
Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 255% on average download speed (468 vs 132 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Audenshaw, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Chapel En Le Frith. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,328 in Chapel En Le Frith. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Chapel En Le Frith.
Audenshaw has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,935 in Chapel En Le Frith and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 46 in Chapel En Le Frith. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 58.7% in Chapel En Le Frith. Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Audenshaw versus 71.5% in Chapel En Le Frith. Audenshaw has a population of 13,397 and Chapel En Le Frith has 7,235.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Chapel-en-le-Frith |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 7,235 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £30,935 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 58.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 36.6% |
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