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Ashton-in-Makerfield vs Partington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Ashton In Makerfield is about 28% cheaper on average. Partington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashton In Makerfield edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ashton-in-Makerfield

£170,063

Partington

£236,511

Crime Rate

Ashton-in-Makerfield

92.3

Partington

73.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashton-in-Makerfield

90.9%

Partington

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Ashton-in-Makerfield

420

Partington

444.6

EPC Rating

Ashton-in-Makerfield

71.8

Partington

70.7

Median Income

Ashton-in-Makerfield

£30,304

Partington

£33,783

Buyers will find Ashton In Makerfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £170,063 versus £236,511 in Partington. The most affordable entry point in Ashton In Makerfield is a flat at £82,714, while in Partington it is a flat at £111,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Partington (£191,386 vs £118,701).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Partington prices grew faster — 92% vs 13%.

Crime is lower in Partington (73.8 per 1,000) compared to Ashton In Makerfield (92.3 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Ashton In Makerfield is violent-crime, while in Partington it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Ashton In Makerfield: 90.9% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Partington.

Ashton-in-Makerfield School Inspection Breakdown

90.9% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Partington School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAshton-in-MakerfieldPartington
Total Schools114
Primary83
Secondary31
% Top two bands90.9%66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Partington enjoy 444.6 Mbps on average, while Ashton In Makerfield lags behind at 420.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Ashton In Makerfield and 92.1% in Partington. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ashton In Makerfield and 87% in Partington.

Partington is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (445 vs 420 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Ashton In Makerfield is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Partington's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,028 in Ashton In Makerfield and £1,163 in Partington. 68.8% of homes in Ashton In Makerfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Partington.

Ashton In Makerfield has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Ashton In Makerfield has a population of 26,367 while Partington has 7,706. Median household income is £33,783 in Partington and £30,304 in Ashton In Makerfield. The median age is 43.6 in Ashton In Makerfield and 42.3 in Partington. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Ashton In Makerfield and 59.9% in Partington.

IndicatorAshton-in-MakerfieldPartington
Population26,3677,706
Median Age43.642.3
Median Household Income£30,304£33,783
Employment Rate56.2%59.9%
Owner Occupied65.3%69%
Degree-Level Qualified26.5%43%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashton In Makerfield and Partington?
Ashton In Makerfield and Partington are approximately 10.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashton In Makerfield or Partington?
Ashton In Makerfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £170,063.
Is Ashton In Makerfield or Partington safer?
Partington has the lower crime rate at 73.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashton In Makerfield or Partington?
Ashton In Makerfield has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 90.9%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashton In Makerfield or Partington?
Partington has faster average broadband at 444.6 Mbps.

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