Audenshaw vs Manchester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Audenshaw is about 25% cheaper on average. Audenshaw has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Manchester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Manchester
£319,011
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Manchester
143.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Manchester
88.3%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Manchester
468
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Manchester
74.1
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Manchester
£28,386
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Audenshaw is £238,857, which is 25% less than Manchester at £319,011. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Manchester it is a flat at £224,609.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Manchester (£224,609 vs £142,357).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Manchester prices grew faster — 38% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Audenshaw (95.2 per 1,000) compared to Manchester (143.2 per 1,000), a 50% difference. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Manchester 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 WestManchester has 88.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Audenshaw. Audenshaw has 4 schools in total, while Manchester has 146.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Manchester School Inspection Breakdown
88.3% of 146 schools (118 primary, 28 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 146 |
| Primary | 3 | 118 |
| Secondary | 1 | 28 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 88.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Manchester offers faster average downloads at 468.0 Mbps, compared to 467.6 Mbps in Audenshaw. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 98.5% in Manchester. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 91% in Manchester.
Manchester is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (468 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Manchester are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 74.1 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Audenshaw. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £915 in Manchester. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 79.1% in Manchester.
Manchester has more energy-efficient housing — 79.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,140 in Audenshaw and £28,386 in Manchester. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 34.7 in Manchester. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 53.5% in Manchester. Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Audenshaw versus 37.2% in Manchester.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 470,736 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 34.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £28,386 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 37.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 37.6% |
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