Audenshaw vs Milnrow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Milnrow is about 7% cheaper on average. Audenshaw has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Milnrow edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Milnrow
£222,715
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Milnrow
105.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Milnrow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Milnrow
441.1
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Milnrow
71.6
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Milnrow
£29,228
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Milnrow more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £222,715 versus £238,857 in Audenshaw. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Milnrow it is a flat at £117,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Audenshaw (£142,357 vs £117,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Milnrow prices grew faster — 47% 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 Milnrow's 105.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Milnrow 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 Milnrow: 100% 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.
Milnrow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Milnrow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Audenshaw enjoy 467.6 Mbps on average, while Milnrow lags behind at 441.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 97.8% in Milnrow. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 82.7% in Milnrow.
Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (468 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Milnrow is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Audenshaw's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,120 in Milnrow. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71% in Milnrow.
Milnrow has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Audenshaw has a population of 13,397 while Milnrow has 9,237. Median household income is £29,227.5 in Milnrow and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 39.9 in Milnrow. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 53.2% in Milnrow.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Milnrow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 9,237 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £29,227.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 25.5% |
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