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Ashton-in-Makerfield vs Stretford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Stretford 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.

Families 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.

MetricAshton-in-MakerfieldStretford
Total Schools1111
Primary88
Secondary33
% Top two bands90.9%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.

IndicatorAshton-in-MakerfieldStretford
Population26,36728,010
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 Stretford?
Ashton In Makerfield and Stretford are approximately 14.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashton In Makerfield or Stretford?
Ashton In Makerfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £170,063.
Is Ashton In Makerfield or Stretford safer?
Stretford has the lower crime rate at 74 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashton In Makerfield or Stretford?
Stretford has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashton In Makerfield or Stretford?
Stretford has faster average broadband at 468.0 Mbps.

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