Ashton-in-Makerfield vs Tyldesley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ashton In Makerfield wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Ashton In Makerfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tyldesley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashton-in-Makerfield
£170,063
Tyldesley
£223,902
Crime Rate
Ashton-in-Makerfield
92.3
Tyldesley
92.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashton-in-Makerfield
90.9%
Tyldesley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashton-in-Makerfield
420
Tyldesley
462
EPC Rating
Ashton-in-Makerfield
71.8
Tyldesley
73.2
Median Income
Ashton-in-Makerfield
£30,304
Tyldesley
£30,499
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Tyldesley commands an average of £223,902, compared with £170,063 in Ashton In Makerfield – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Ashton In Makerfield is a flat at £82,714, while in Tyldesley it is a flat at £122,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Tyldesley (£122,208 vs £82,714).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tyldesley prices grew faster — 83% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Ashton In Makerfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 92.3 per 1,000 versus 92.3 per 1,000 in Tyldesley. The most common crime category in Ashton In Makerfield is violent-crime, while in Tyldesley 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 Tyldesley, 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 4 in Tyldesley.
Ashton-in-Makerfield School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tyldesley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Tyldesley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 4 |
| Primary | 8 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.0 Mbps in Tyldesley and 420.0 Mbps in Ashton In Makerfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Ashton In Makerfield and 96.1% in Tyldesley. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ashton In Makerfield and 91.5% in Tyldesley.
Tyldesley is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (462 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Tyldesley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 71.8 (band C) in Ashton In Makerfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,028 in Ashton In Makerfield and £983 in Tyldesley. 68.8% of homes in Ashton In Makerfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 74.8% in Tyldesley.
Tyldesley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Tyldesley and £30,304 in Ashton In Makerfield. The median age is 43.6 in Ashton In Makerfield and 40.5 in Tyldesley. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Ashton In Makerfield and 58.1% in Tyldesley. Owner-occupancy is 65.3% in Ashton In Makerfield versus 56.7% in Tyldesley. Ashton In Makerfield has a population of 26,367 and Tyldesley has 15,968.
| Indicator | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Tyldesley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,367 | 15,968 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,304 | £30,499 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.3% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.5% | 29.6% |
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