Audenshaw vs Romiley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Audenshaw wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Romiley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Audenshaw edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Romiley
£307,052
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Romiley
75.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Romiley
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Romiley
435.6
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Romiley
70.8
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Romiley
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £238,857, Audenshaw undercuts Romiley (£307,052) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Romiley it is a flat at £142,417.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Romiley (£258,482 vs £191,062).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Audenshaw prices grew faster — 35% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Romiley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.1 per 1,000 versus 95.2 per 1,000 in Audenshaw. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Romiley 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 WestOf the 4 schools in Audenshaw, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Romiley, which has 5 schools, the figure is 75%.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Romiley School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Romiley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Audenshaw averages 467.6 Mbps – ahead of Romiley's 435.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 94.6% in Romiley. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 85.4% in Romiley.
Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (468 vs 436 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Romiley, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Audenshaw. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,191 in Romiley. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Romiley.
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 Romiley and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 45.2 in Romiley. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 58.5% in Romiley. Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Audenshaw versus 71.5% in Romiley. Audenshaw has a population of 13,397 and Romiley has 10,902.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Romiley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 10,902 |
| 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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