Ashton-in-Makerfield vs Swinton (Salford)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Ashton In Makerfield offers lower property prices by roughly 25%. Ashton In Makerfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Swinton (salford) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Ashton-in-Makerfield

£170,063

Swinton (Salford)

£228,113

Crime Rate

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Ashton-in-Makerfield

92.3

Swinton (Salford)

105.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashton-in-Makerfield

90.9%

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Swinton (Salford)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ashton-in-Makerfield

420

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Swinton (Salford)

479.2

EPC Rating

Ashton-in-Makerfield

71.8

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Swinton (Salford)

Median Income

Ashton-in-Makerfield

£30,304

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Swinton (Salford)

£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 £228,113 in Swinton (salford). The most affordable entry point in Ashton In Makerfield is a flat at £82,714, while in Swinton (salford) it is a flat at £139,954.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Swinton (salford) (£139,954 vs £82,714).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Swinton (salford) prices grew faster — 42% vs 13%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North West

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

Swinton (Salford) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Ashton-in-Makerfield	Swinton (Salford)
Total Schools	11	10
Primary	8	8
Secondary	3	2
% Top two bands	90.9%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Swinton (salford) 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 Swinton (salford). Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ashton In Makerfield and 95% in Swinton (salford).

Swinton (salford) 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 Swinton (salford) 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 Swinton (salford). 68.8% of homes in Ashton In Makerfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 82.8% in Swinton (salford).

Swinton (salford) 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 Swinton (salford) has 22,886. Median household income is £30,605 in Swinton (salford) and £30,304 in Ashton In Makerfield. The median age is 43.6 in Ashton In Makerfield and 38.1 in Swinton (salford). Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Ashton In Makerfield and 58.8% in Swinton (salford).

Indicator	Ashton-in-Makerfield	Swinton (Salford)
Population	26,367	22,886
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 Swinton (salford)?

Ashton In Makerfield and Swinton (salford) are approximately 12.2 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashton In Makerfield or Swinton (salford)?

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

Is Ashton In Makerfield or Swinton (salford) safer?

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

Which has better schools, Ashton In Makerfield or Swinton (salford)?

Swinton (salford) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Ashton In Makerfield or Swinton (salford)?

Swinton (salford) has faster average broadband at 479.2 Mbps.

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