Ashton-under-Lyne vs Bollington

At £214,995, Ashton Under Lyne undercuts Bollington (£349,754) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashton Under Lyne is a flat at £96,089, while in Bollington it is a flat at £223,409.

Residents of Bollington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.7 per 1,000 versus 95.4 per 1,000 in Ashton Under Lyne. The most common crime category in Ashton Under Lyne is violent-crime, while in Bollington 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 Bollington, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Ashton Under Lyne averages 432.6 Mbps – ahead of Bollington's 384.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashton Under Lyne and 91.2% in Bollington. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 73.8% in Bollington.

→Ashton Under Lyne is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (433 vs 385 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Ashton Under Lyne, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Bollington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Ashton Under Lyne and £1,250 in Bollington. 70% of homes in Ashton Under Lyne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Bollington.

→Ashton Under Lyne has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,000 in Bollington and £29,324.5 in Ashton Under Lyne. The median age is 40.6 in Ashton Under Lyne and 46.1 in Bollington. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 58.4% in Bollington. Owner-occupancy is 60.6% in Ashton Under Lyne versus 71.9% in Bollington. Ashton Under Lyne has a population of 48,595 and Bollington has 7,236.

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