Ashton-in-Makerfield vs Pendlebury and Clifton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Ashton In Makerfield is about 43% cheaper on average. Ashton In Makerfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Pendlebury And Clifton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Ashton-in-Makerfield

£170,063

Pendlebury and Clifton

£300,680

Crime Rate

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Ashton-in-Makerfield

92.3

Pendlebury and Clifton

105.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashton-in-Makerfield

90.9%

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Pendlebury and Clifton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ashton-in-Makerfield

420

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Pendlebury and Clifton

479.2

EPC Rating

Ashton-in-Makerfield

71.8

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Pendlebury and Clifton

Median Income

Ashton-in-Makerfield

£30,304

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Pendlebury and Clifton

£30,605

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North West

Buyers will find Ashton In Makerfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £170,063 versus £300,680 in Pendlebury And Clifton. The most affordable entry point in Ashton In Makerfield is a flat at £82,714, while in Pendlebury And Clifton it is a terraced at £235,516.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 75% pricier in Pendlebury And Clifton (£324,968 vs £82,714).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Pendlebury And Clifton prices grew faster — 41% vs 13%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North West

Crime is lower in Ashton In Makerfield (92.3 per 1,000) compared to Pendlebury And Clifton (105.8 per 1,000), a 15% difference. The most common crime category in Ashton In Makerfield is violent-crime, while in Pendlebury And Clifton 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 West

School quality favours Pendlebury And Clifton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90.9% in Ashton In Makerfield.

Ashton-in-Makerfield School Inspection Breakdown

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

Pendlebury and Clifton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Ashton-in-Makerfield	Pendlebury and Clifton
Total Schools	11	4
Primary	8	4
Secondary	3	0
% Top two bands	90.9%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Pendlebury And Clifton enjoy 479.2 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 99.3% in Pendlebury And Clifton. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ashton In Makerfield and 95% in Pendlebury And Clifton.

Pendlebury And Clifton is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (479 vs 420 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Pendlebury And Clifton is band C (score 75), ahead of Ashton In Makerfield's band C (score 71.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,028 in Ashton In Makerfield and £918 in Pendlebury And Clifton. 68.8% of homes in Ashton In Makerfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 82.8% in Pendlebury And Clifton.

Pendlebury And Clifton has more energy-efficient housing — 82.8% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Ashton In Makerfield has a population of 26,367 while Pendlebury And Clifton has 18,469. Median household income is £30,605 in Pendlebury And Clifton and £30,304 in Ashton In Makerfield. The median age is 43.6 in Ashton In Makerfield and 38.1 in Pendlebury And Clifton. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Ashton In Makerfield and 58.8% in Pendlebury And Clifton.

Indicator	Ashton-in-Makerfield	Pendlebury and Clifton
Population	26,367	18,469
Median Age	43.6	38.1
Median Household Income	£30,304	£30,605
Employment Rate	56.2%	58.8%
Owner Occupied	65.3%	47%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.5%	33.5%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashton In Makerfield and Pendlebury And Clifton?

Ashton In Makerfield and Pendlebury And Clifton are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashton In Makerfield or Pendlebury And Clifton?

Ashton In Makerfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £170,063.

Is Ashton In Makerfield or Pendlebury And Clifton safer?

Ashton In Makerfield has the lower crime rate at 92.3 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Ashton In Makerfield or Pendlebury And Clifton?

Pendlebury And Clifton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Ashton In Makerfield or Pendlebury And Clifton?

Pendlebury And Clifton has faster average broadband at 479.2 Mbps.

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