Audenshaw vs Royton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Audenshaw is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Audenshaw has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Royton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Royton
£240,896
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Royton
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Royton
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Royton
469.7
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Royton
71.6
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Royton
£29,228
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Royton commands an average of £240,896, compared with £238,857 in Audenshaw – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Royton it is a flat at £133,177.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 9% pricier in Audenshaw (£191,062 vs £174,753).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Royton prices grew faster — 51% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAudenshaw has a crime rate of 95.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Royton at 106.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Royton 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 Royton, where 77.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Audenshaw. There are 4 schools in Audenshaw and 11 in Royton.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Royton School Inspection Breakdown
77.8% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Royton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 11 |
| Primary | 3 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 469.7 Mbps in Royton and 467.6 Mbps in Audenshaw. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 98.7% in Royton. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 91.8% in Royton.
Royton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (470 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Royton, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Audenshaw. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,120 in Royton. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71% in Royton.
Royton has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,227.5 in Royton and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 39.9 in Royton. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 53.2% in Royton. Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Audenshaw versus 60.3% in Royton. Audenshaw has a population of 13,397 and Royton has 22,997.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Royton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 22,997 |
| 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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