Audenshaw vs New Mills
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Audenshaw is about 21% cheaper on average. New Mills has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, New Mills edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
New Mills
£303,512
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
New Mills
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
New Mills
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
New Mills
312.1
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
New Mills
70.8
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
New Mills
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Audenshaw is £238,857, which is 21% less than New Mills at £303,512. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in New Mills it is a flat at £172,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in New Mills (£235,520 vs £191,062).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, New Mills prices grew faster — 64% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in New Mills (46.7 per 1,000) compared to Audenshaw (95.2 per 1,000), a 104% difference. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in New Mills 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 WestNew Mills has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Audenshaw. Audenshaw has 4 schools in total, while New Mills has 6.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
New Mills School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | New Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Audenshaw offers faster average downloads at 467.6 Mbps, compared to 312.1 Mbps in New Mills. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 94% in New Mills. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 56.2% in New Mills.
Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (468 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in New Mills are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Audenshaw. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,191 in New Mills. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in New Mills.
Audenshaw has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,619 in New Mills and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 45.2 in New Mills. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 58.5% in New Mills. Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Audenshaw versus 71.5% in New Mills.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | New Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 9,195 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £31,619 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 37.6% |
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