Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Astley

A snapshot of life in Astley, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Astley is a village in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 4,735. The average house price is £276,658 and the overall crime rate is 92.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Astley ranks

Population

4,735

Avg House Price

£276,658

Crime Rate

92.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

462 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,499

Median Age

40.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Astley's detached homes (£379,628) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£116,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Astley prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£206,283 → £276,658).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£379,628	£385,000	55
Semi-Detached	£247,593	£250,000	91
Terraced	£211,438	£220,000	28
Flat	£116,750	£111,000	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Astley is 92.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Astley: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St Mary's Catholic High School	Secondary	No rating available
St Stephen's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Astley averages 462 Mbps — 362% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Astley homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 74.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.2
% Rated C or Above	74.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£983

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,735
Median Age	40.5
Median Household Income	£30,499
Employment Rate	58.1%
Owner Occupied	56.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Astley?

The average house price in Astley is £276,658 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Astley?

The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat, with an average price of £116,750.

Is Astley a safe place to live?

Astley has a recorded crime rate of 92.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Astley?

Astley has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Astley?

Average broadband download speeds in Astley are around 462 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.1% of premises.

How big is Astley?

Astley is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 4,735.

Most compared with

How does Astley stack up against its neighbours?

Adlington (Chorley)

Astley

House price: £291,217 · £276,658
Crime rate: 56.9 · 92.3
Distance: 10.1 mi

Altrincham

Astley

House price: £488,148 · £276,658
Crime rate: 73.9 · 92.3
Distance: 8.8 mi

Appley Bridge

Astley

House price: £265,435 · £276,658
Crime rate: 92.4 · 92.3
Distance: 12.1 mi

Ashton-in-Makerfield

Astley

House price: £170,063 · £276,658
Crime rate: 92.3 · 92.3
Distance: 7.8 mi

Ashton-under-Lyne

Astley

House price: £214,995 · £276,658
Crime rate: 95.4 · 92.3
Distance: 14.9 mi

Aspull

Astley

House price: £270,046 · £276,658
Crime rate: 92.4 · 92.3
Distance: 7.2 mi

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