Audenshaw vs Wythenshawe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Wythenshawe wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Audenshaw has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Wythenshawe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Wythenshawe
£227,530
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Wythenshawe
143.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Wythenshawe
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Wythenshawe
480.5
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Wythenshawe
71.9
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Wythenshawe
£30,541
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Audenshaw commands an average of £238,857, compared with £227,530 in Wythenshawe – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Wythenshawe it is a flat at £158,912.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Wythenshawe (£277,844 vs £191,062).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Audenshaw prices grew faster — 35% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Audenshaw experience less crime overall, with a rate of 95.2 per 1,000 versus 143.2 per 1,000 in Wythenshawe. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Wythenshawe 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 Wythenshawe, where 90.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Audenshaw. There are 4 schools in Audenshaw and 28 in Wythenshawe.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wythenshawe School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 28 schools (24 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Wythenshawe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 28 |
| Primary | 3 | 24 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 480.5 Mbps in Wythenshawe and 467.6 Mbps in Audenshaw. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 97.8% in Wythenshawe. Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 95.7% in Wythenshawe.
Wythenshawe is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (481 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Wythenshawe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Audenshaw averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,099 in Wythenshawe. 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Wythenshawe.
Audenshaw has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,541.3 in Wythenshawe and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 41.7 in Wythenshawe. Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Audenshaw versus 60.1% in Wythenshawe. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 56.8% in Wythenshawe.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Wythenshawe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 90,936 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £30,541.3 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 37.6% |
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