Bramhall vs Chadderton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chadderton wins on house prices with a 171% gap. Bramhall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bramhall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bramhall
£581,179
Chadderton
£214,822
Crime Rate
Bramhall
75.1
Chadderton
106.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bramhall
100.0%
Chadderton
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bramhall
445.5
Chadderton
459.3
EPC Rating
Bramhall
70.8
Chadderton
71.4
Median Income
Bramhall
£31,619
Chadderton
£29,509
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £214,822, Chadderton undercuts Bramhall (£581,179) by around 171% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bramhall is a flat at £291,251, while in Chadderton it is a flat at £116,147.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 151% pricier in Bramhall (£291,251 vs £116,147).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chadderton prices grew faster — 74% vs 56%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Bramhall experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.1 per 1,000 versus 106.7 per 1,000 in Chadderton. The most common crime category in Bramhall is violent-crime, while in Chadderton 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 7 schools in Bramhall, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chadderton, which has 14 schools, the figure is 92.3%.
Bramhall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chadderton School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bramhall | Chadderton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 14 |
| Primary | 6 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chadderton averages 459.3 Mbps – ahead of Bramhall's 445.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Bramhall and 99.4% in Chadderton. Gigabit availability stands at 87.1% in Bramhall and 90% in Chadderton.
Chadderton is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (459 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chadderton, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Bramhall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bramhall and £1,101 in Chadderton. 62.7% of homes in Bramhall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.7% in Chadderton.
Chadderton has more energy-efficient housing — 70.7% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,619 in Bramhall and £29,509 in Chadderton. The median age is 45.2 in Bramhall and 39.5 in Chadderton. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bramhall and 52.5% in Chadderton. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Bramhall versus 60.4% in Chadderton. Bramhall has a population of 17,201 and Chadderton has 37,602.
| Indicator | Bramhall | Chadderton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,201 | 37,602 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,619 | £29,509 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 24.6% |
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