Bramhall vs Stalybridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Stalybridge wins on house prices with a 141% gap. Bramhall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bramhall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bramhall
£581,179
Stalybridge
£241,312
Crime Rate
Bramhall
75.1
Stalybridge
95.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bramhall
100.0%
Stalybridge
91.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bramhall
445.5
Stalybridge
409
EPC Rating
Bramhall
70.8
Stalybridge
70.5
Median Income
Bramhall
£31,619
Stalybridge
£29,140
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bramhall commands an average of £581,179, compared with £241,312 in Stalybridge – a difference of 141%. The most affordable entry point in Bramhall is a flat at £291,251, while in Stalybridge it is a flat at £127,077.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 129% pricier in Bramhall (£291,251 vs £127,077).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bramhall prices grew faster — 56% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Bramhall experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.1 per 1,000 versus 95.3 per 1,000 in Stalybridge. The most common crime category in Bramhall is violent-crime, while in Stalybridge 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 91.7% in Stalybridge. There are 7 schools in Bramhall and 13 in Stalybridge.
Bramhall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stalybridge School Inspection Breakdown
91.7% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bramhall | Stalybridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 13 |
| Primary | 6 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 91.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.5 Mbps in Bramhall and 409.0 Mbps in Stalybridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Bramhall and 97% in Stalybridge. Gigabit availability stands at 87.1% in Bramhall and 78.5% in Stalybridge.
Bramhall is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (446 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bramhall, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Stalybridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bramhall and £1,073 in Stalybridge. 62.7% of homes in Bramhall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Stalybridge.
Stalybridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,619 in Bramhall and £29,140 in Stalybridge. The median age is 45.2 in Bramhall and 41.8 in Stalybridge. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bramhall and 57.1% in Stalybridge. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Bramhall versus 60.8% in Stalybridge. Bramhall has a population of 17,201 and Stalybridge has 26,850.
| Indicator | Bramhall | Stalybridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,201 | 26,850 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,619 | £29,140 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 60.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 24.4% |
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