Ashton-under-Lyne vs Audenshaw

At £214,995, Ashton Under Lyne undercuts Audenshaw (£238,857) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashton Under Lyne is a flat at £96,089, while in Audenshaw it is a flat at £142,357.

Audenshaw has a crime rate of 95.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Ashton Under Lyne at 95.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashton Under Lyne is violent-crime, while in Audenshaw it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 19 schools in Ashton Under Lyne, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Audenshaw, which has 4 schools, the figure is 75%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Audenshaw averages 467.6 Mbps – ahead of Ashton Under Lyne's 432.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashton Under Lyne and 98% in Audenshaw. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 90.3% in Audenshaw.

→Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (468 vs 433 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ashton Under Lyne leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Audenshaw averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Ashton Under Lyne and £1,073 in Audenshaw. 70% of homes in Ashton Under Lyne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Audenshaw.

→Ashton Under Lyne has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,324.5 in Ashton Under Lyne and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 40.6 in Ashton Under Lyne and 41.8 in Audenshaw. Owner-occupancy is 60.6% in Ashton Under Lyne versus 60.8% in Audenshaw. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 57.1% in Audenshaw.

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