Ashton-in-Makerfield vs Stretford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Ashton In Makerfield is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 47% lower. Stretford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stretford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashton-in-Makerfield
£170,063
Stretford
£319,536
Crime Rate
Ashton-in-Makerfield
92.3
Stretford
74.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashton-in-Makerfield
90.9%
Stretford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashton-in-Makerfield
420
Stretford
468
EPC Rating
Ashton-in-Makerfield
71.8
Stretford
70.7
Median Income
Ashton-in-Makerfield
£30,304
Stretford
£33,783
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Stretford commands an average of £319,536, compared with £170,063 in Ashton In Makerfield – a difference of 47%. The most affordable entry point in Ashton In Makerfield is a flat at £82,714, while in Stretford it is a flat at £167,159.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 58% pricier in Stretford (£284,465 vs £118,701).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stretford prices grew faster — 62% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestStretford has a crime rate of 74 per 1,000 residents, which is 25% 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 Stretford 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 WestFamilies may prefer Stretford, 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 11 in Stretford.
Ashton-in-Makerfield School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stretford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Stretford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 11 |
| Primary | 8 | 8 |
| Secondary | 3 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 468.0 Mbps in Stretford and 420.0 Mbps in Ashton In Makerfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Ashton In Makerfield and 99% in Stretford. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ashton In Makerfield and 91.8% in Stretford.
Stretford is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (468 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ashton In Makerfield, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Stretford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,028 in Ashton In Makerfield and £1,163 in Stretford. 68.8% of homes in Ashton In Makerfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Stretford.
Ashton In Makerfield has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,783 in Stretford and £30,304 in Ashton In Makerfield. The median age is 43.6 in Ashton In Makerfield and 42.3 in Stretford. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Ashton In Makerfield and 59.9% in Stretford. Owner-occupancy is 65.3% in Ashton In Makerfield versus 69% in Stretford. Ashton In Makerfield has a population of 26,367 and Stretford has 28,010.
| Indicator | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Stretford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,367 | 28,010 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,304 | £33,783 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.3% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.5% | 43% |
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