Bramhall vs Chapel-en-le-Frith
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chapel En Le Frith offers lower property prices by roughly 110%. Chapel En Le Frith has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bramhall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bramhall
£581,179
Chapel-en-le-Frith
£276,550
Crime Rate
Bramhall
75.1
Chapel-en-le-Frith
57.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bramhall
100.0%
Chapel-en-le-Frith
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bramhall
445.5
Chapel-en-le-Frith
131.8
EPC Rating
Bramhall
70.8
Chapel-en-le-Frith
69.6
Median Income
Bramhall
£31,619
Chapel-en-le-Frith
£30,935
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Chapel En Le Frith more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £276,550 versus £581,179 in Bramhall. The most affordable entry point in Bramhall is a flat at £291,251, while in Chapel En Le Frith it is a semi-detached at £286,900.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 113% pricier in Bramhall (£763,607 vs £358,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bramhall prices grew faster — 56% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 57.5 offences per 1,000 people, Chapel En Le Frith is the safer of the two – 31% lower than Bramhall's 75.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bramhall is violent-crime, while in Chapel En Le Frith 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 Bramhall: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Chapel En Le Frith.
Bramhall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chapel-en-le-Frith School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bramhall | Chapel-en-le-Frith |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bramhall enjoy 445.5 Mbps on average, while Chapel En Le Frith lags behind at 131.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Bramhall and 90.5% in Chapel En Le Frith. Gigabit availability stands at 87.1% in Bramhall and 11.7% in Chapel En Le Frith.
Bramhall is the faster of the two by 238% on average download speed (446 vs 132 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bramhall is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Chapel En Le Frith's band C (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bramhall and £1,328 in Chapel En Le Frith. 62.7% of homes in Bramhall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Chapel En Le Frith.
Bramhall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bramhall has a population of 17,201 while Chapel En Le Frith has 7,235. Median household income is £31,619 in Bramhall and £30,935 in Chapel En Le Frith. The median age is 45.2 in Bramhall and 46 in Chapel En Le Frith. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bramhall and 58.7% in Chapel En Le Frith.
| Indicator | Bramhall | Chapel-en-le-Frith |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,201 | 7,235 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £31,619 | £30,935 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 36.6% |
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