Audenshaw vs Stalybridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Audenshaw offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Audenshaw has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stalybridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Stalybridge
£241,312
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Stalybridge
95.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Stalybridge
91.7%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Stalybridge
409
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Stalybridge
70.5
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Stalybridge
£29,140
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Audenshaw is £238,857, which is 1% less than Stalybridge at £241,312. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Stalybridge it is a flat at £127,077.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 12% pricier in Audenshaw (£142,357 vs £127,077).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stalybridge prices grew faster — 47% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 95.2 offences per 1,000 people, Audenshaw is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Stalybridge's 95.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Stalybridge 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 WestStalybridge has 91.7% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Audenshaw. Audenshaw has 4 schools in total, while Stalybridge has 13.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stalybridge School Inspection Breakdown
91.7% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Stalybridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 13 |
| Primary | 3 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 91.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Audenshaw offers faster average downloads at 467.6 Mbps, compared to 409.0 Mbps in Stalybridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 97% in Stalybridge. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 78.5% in Stalybridge.
Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (468 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Audenshaw are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Stalybridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,073 in Stalybridge. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Stalybridge.
Audenshaw has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,140 in Audenshaw and £29,140 in Stalybridge. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 41.8 in Stalybridge. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 57.1% in Stalybridge. Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Audenshaw versus 60.8% in Stalybridge.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Stalybridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 26,850 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £29,140 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 60.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 24.4% |
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