Audenshaw vs Walkden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Audenshaw is about 29% cheaper on average. Audenshaw has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Walkden edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Walkden
£336,051
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Walkden
105.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Walkden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Walkden
479.7
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Walkden
73.2
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Walkden
£30,499
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Audenshaw more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £238,857 versus £336,051 in Walkden. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Walkden it is a flat at £154,356.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Walkden (£456,366 vs £393,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Walkden prices grew faster — 54% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 95.2 offences per 1,000 people, Audenshaw is the safer of the two – 11% lower than Walkden's 105.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Walkden 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 WestSchool quality favours Walkden: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Audenshaw.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Walkden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Walkden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 9 |
| Primary | 3 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Walkden enjoy 479.7 Mbps on average, while Audenshaw lags behind at 467.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 98.7% in Walkden. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 95.3% in Walkden.
Walkden is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (480 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Walkden is band C (score 73.2), ahead of Audenshaw's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £983 in Walkden. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 74.8% in Walkden.
Walkden has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Audenshaw has a population of 13,397 while Walkden has 18,684. Median household income is £30,499 in Walkden and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 40.5 in Walkden. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 58.1% in Walkden.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Walkden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 18,684 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £30,499 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 29.6% |
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