Audenshaw vs Littleborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Littleborough is about 4% cheaper on average. Audenshaw has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Littleborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Littleborough
£229,602
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Littleborough
105.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Littleborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Littleborough
311.4
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Littleborough
70.2
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Littleborough
£29,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Littleborough is £229,602, which is 4% less than Audenshaw at £238,857. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Littleborough it is a flat at £167,617.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in Littleborough (£167,617 vs £142,357).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Littleborough prices grew faster — 51% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 95.2 offences per 1,000 people, Audenshaw is the safer of the two – 11% lower than Littleborough's 105.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Littleborough 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 WestLittleborough has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Audenshaw. Audenshaw has 4 schools in total, while Littleborough has 4.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Littleborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Littleborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Audenshaw offers faster average downloads at 467.6 Mbps, compared to 311.4 Mbps in Littleborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 93.4% in Littleborough. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 49.9% in Littleborough.
Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (468 vs 311 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Audenshaw are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Littleborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,236 in Littleborough. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Littleborough.
Audenshaw has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,535.5 in Littleborough and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 41.8 in Littleborough. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 55% in Littleborough. Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Audenshaw versus 62.4% in Littleborough.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Littleborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 12,164 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £29,535.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 28.6% |
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