Audenshaw vs Old Trafford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Audenshaw is about 22% cheaper on average. Old Trafford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Old Trafford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Old Trafford
£304,995
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Old Trafford
73.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Old Trafford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Old Trafford
440.7
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Old Trafford
72.4
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Old Trafford
£31,085
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Audenshaw is £238,857, which is 22% less than Old Trafford at £304,995. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Old Trafford it is a flat at £167,154.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Old Trafford (£324,528 vs £191,062).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Audenshaw prices grew faster — 35% vs -29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 73.9 offences per 1,000 people, Old Trafford is the safer of the two – 29% lower than Audenshaw's 95.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Old Trafford 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 WestOld Trafford has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Audenshaw. Audenshaw has 4 schools in total, while Old Trafford has 6.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Old Trafford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (6 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Old Trafford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Audenshaw offers faster average downloads at 467.6 Mbps, compared to 440.7 Mbps in Old Trafford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 97.6% in Old Trafford. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 85.3% in Old Trafford.
Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (468 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Old Trafford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Audenshaw. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,039 in Old Trafford. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.6% in Old Trafford.
Old Trafford has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,084.5 in Old Trafford and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 38.5 in Old Trafford. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 56.7% in Old Trafford. Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Audenshaw versus 53.1% in Old Trafford.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Old Trafford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 21,442 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £31,084.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 53.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 40.3% |
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