Town comparison
Old Trafford vs Sale
Which is better to live in? 3.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Old Trafford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Old Trafford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Old Trafford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Old Trafford
£304,995
Sale
£413,419
Crime Rate
Old Trafford
73.9
Sale
73.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Old Trafford
100.0%
Sale
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Old Trafford
440.7
Sale
478.9
EPC Rating
Old Trafford
72.4
Sale
72.4
Median Income
Old Trafford
£31,085
Sale
£31,085
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Sale commands an average of £413,419, compared with £304,995 in Old Trafford – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Old Trafford is a flat at £167,154, while in Sale it is a flat at £199,825.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 19% pricier in Sale (£465,158 vs £378,355).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sale prices grew faster — 52% vs -29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestOld Trafford has a crime rate of 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Sale at 73.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Old Trafford is violent-crime, while in Sale 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 Old Trafford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Sale. There are 6 schools in Old Trafford and 21 in Sale.
Old Trafford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (6 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Old Trafford | Sale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 21 |
| Primary | 6 | 18 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 478.9 Mbps in Sale and 440.7 Mbps in Old Trafford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Old Trafford and 98.4% in Sale. Gigabit availability stands at 85.3% in Old Trafford and 94.2% in Sale.
Sale is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (479 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Old Trafford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Sale averages 72.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,039 in Old Trafford and £1,039 in Sale. 71.6% of homes in Old Trafford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.6% in Sale.
Old Trafford has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 71.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,084.5 in Old Trafford and £31,084.5 in Sale. The median age is 38.5 in Old Trafford and 38.5 in Sale. Owner-occupancy is 53.1% in Old Trafford versus 53.1% in Sale. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Old Trafford and 56.7% in Sale.
| Indicator | Old Trafford | Sale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,442 | 62,545 |
| Median Age | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,084.5 | £31,084.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 53.1% | 53.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 40.3% |
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