Bramhall vs Cheadle Hulme
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cheadle Hulme wins on house prices with a 40% gap. Cheadle Hulme has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bramhall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bramhall
£581,179
Cheadle Hulme
£415,449
Crime Rate
Bramhall
75.1
Cheadle Hulme
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bramhall
100.0%
Cheadle Hulme
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bramhall
445.5
Cheadle Hulme
468.1
EPC Rating
Bramhall
70.8
Cheadle Hulme
70.8
Median Income
Bramhall
£31,619
Cheadle Hulme
£31,619
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bramhall commands an average of £581,179, compared with £415,449 in Cheadle Hulme – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Bramhall is a flat at £291,251, while in Cheadle Hulme it is a flat at £178,880.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in Bramhall (£291,251 vs £178,880).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bramhall prices grew faster — 56% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Cheadle Hulme experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75 per 1,000 versus 75.1 per 1,000 in Bramhall. The most common crime category in Bramhall is violent-crime, while in Cheadle Hulme 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 Bramhall, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Cheadle Hulme. There are 7 schools in Bramhall and 12 in Cheadle Hulme.
Bramhall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cheadle Hulme School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bramhall | Cheadle Hulme |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 12 |
| Primary | 6 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 468.1 Mbps in Cheadle Hulme and 445.5 Mbps in Bramhall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Bramhall and 98% in Cheadle Hulme. Gigabit availability stands at 87.1% in Bramhall and 92.6% in Cheadle Hulme.
Cheadle Hulme is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (468 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bramhall, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Cheadle Hulme. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bramhall and £1,191 in Cheadle Hulme. 62.7% of homes in Bramhall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Cheadle Hulme.
Bramhall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,619 in Bramhall and £31,619 in Cheadle Hulme. The median age is 45.2 in Bramhall and 45.2 in Cheadle Hulme. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bramhall and 58.5% in Cheadle Hulme. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Bramhall versus 71.5% in Cheadle Hulme. Bramhall has a population of 17,201 and Cheadle Hulme has 24,782.
| Indicator | Bramhall | Cheadle Hulme |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,201 | 24,782 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,619 | £31,619 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.6% |
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