Appley Bridge vs Astley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Appley Bridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appley Bridge
£265,435
Astley
£276,658
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Astley
92.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Astley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Astley
462
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Astley
73.2
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Astley
£30,499
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £265,435, Appley Bridge undercuts Astley (£276,658) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Astley it is a flat at £116,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Appley Bridge (£154,500 vs £116,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Astley prices grew faster — 34% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAstley has a crime rate of 92.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Appley Bridge at 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Astley 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Appley Bridge, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Astley, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Astley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Astley averages 462.0 Mbps – ahead of Appley Bridge's 416.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 96.1% in Astley. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 91.5% in Astley.
Astley is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (462 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Astley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 71.7 (band C) in Appley Bridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £983 in Astley. 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 74.8% in Astley.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge and £30,499 in Astley. The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 40.5 in Astley. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 58.1% in Astley. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Appley Bridge versus 56.7% in Astley. Appley Bridge has a population of 5,131 and Astley has 4,735.
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Astley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 4,735 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,456.7 | £30,499 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 29.6% |
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