Audenshaw vs Failsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Failsworth wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Audenshaw has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Failsworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Failsworth
£223,292
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Failsworth
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Failsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Failsworth
478.3
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Failsworth
71.4
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Failsworth
£29,509
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Audenshaw commands an average of £238,857, compared with £223,292 in Failsworth – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Failsworth it is a terraced at £171,460.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Failsworth (£192,838 vs £142,357).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Failsworth prices grew faster — 71% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Audenshaw experience less crime overall, with a rate of 95.2 per 1,000 versus 106.8 per 1,000 in Failsworth. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Failsworth 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 WestFamilies may prefer Failsworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Audenshaw. There are 4 schools in Audenshaw and 7 in Failsworth.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Failsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Failsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 478.3 Mbps in Failsworth and 467.6 Mbps in Audenshaw. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 99.7% in Failsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 94.8% in Failsworth.
Failsworth is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (478 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Failsworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Audenshaw averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,101 in Failsworth. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.7% in Failsworth.
Failsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 70.7% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,509 in Failsworth and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 39.5 in Failsworth. Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Audenshaw versus 60.4% in Failsworth. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 52.5% in Failsworth.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Failsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 19,962 |
| 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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