Audenshaw vs Reddish
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Reddish wins on house prices with a 40% gap. Reddish has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Audenshaw edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Reddish
£171,087
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Reddish
74.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Reddish
57.1%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Reddish
478.1
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Reddish
70.6
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Reddish
£30,189
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Audenshaw commands an average of £238,857, compared with £171,087 in Reddish – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Reddish it is a flat at £134,014.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Reddish (£249,500 vs £191,062).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Reddish prices grew faster — 54% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Reddish experience less crime overall, with a rate of 74.9 per 1,000 versus 95.2 per 1,000 in Audenshaw. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Reddish 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 WestFamilies may prefer Audenshaw, where 75% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 57.1% in Reddish. There are 4 schools in Audenshaw and 8 in Reddish.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Reddish School Inspection Breakdown
57.1% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Reddish |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 8 |
| Primary | 3 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 57.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 478.1 Mbps in Reddish and 467.6 Mbps in Audenshaw. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 99.8% in Reddish. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 94.8% in Reddish.
Reddish is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (478 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Reddish leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Audenshaw averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,102 in Reddish. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Reddish.
Audenshaw has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,189 in Reddish and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 43 in Reddish. Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Audenshaw versus 65.9% in Reddish. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 57.8% in Reddish.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Reddish |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 22,189 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £30,189 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 31% |
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