Ashton-in-Makerfield vs Haydock

Property in Haydock commands an average of £170,063, compared with £170,063 in Ashton In Makerfield – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Ashton In Makerfield is a flat at £82,714, while in Haydock it is a flat at £82,714.

Haydock has a crime rate of 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6% lower than Ashton In Makerfield at 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashton In Makerfield is violent-crime, while in Haydock it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Haydock, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90.9% in Ashton In Makerfield. There are 11 schools in Ashton In Makerfield and 5 in Haydock.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 420.0 Mbps in Ashton In Makerfield and 405.8 Mbps in Haydock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Ashton In Makerfield and 89.7% in Haydock. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ashton In Makerfield and 79.1% in Haydock.

→Ashton In Makerfield is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (420 vs 406 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ashton In Makerfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Haydock averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,028 in Ashton In Makerfield and £1,140 in Haydock. 68.8% of homes in Ashton In Makerfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Haydock.

→Ashton In Makerfield has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,673 in Haydock and £30,304 in Ashton In Makerfield. The median age is 43.6 in Ashton In Makerfield and 44.6 in Haydock. Owner-occupancy is 65.3% in Ashton In Makerfield versus 67.5% in Haydock. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Ashton In Makerfield and 54.7% in Haydock.

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