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Ashton-under-Lyne vs Disley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ashton Under Lyne wins on house prices with a 47% gap. Disley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashton Under Lyne edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ashton-under-Lyne

£214,995

Disley

£404,415

Crime Rate

Ashton-under-Lyne

95.4

Disley

60.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashton-under-Lyne

100.0%

Disley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ashton-under-Lyne

432.6

Disley

312.1

EPC Rating

Ashton-under-Lyne

71

Disley

70.8

Median Income

Ashton-under-Lyne

£29,325

Disley

£31,619

Property in Disley commands an average of £404,415, compared with £214,995 in Ashton Under Lyne – a difference of 47%. The most affordable entry point in Ashton Under Lyne is a flat at £96,089, while in Disley it is a flat at £165,750.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Disley (£165,750 vs £96,089).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ashton Under Lyne prices grew faster — 65% vs 49%.

Residents of Disley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.1 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 Disley 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 Ashton Under Lyne, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Disley. There are 19 schools in Ashton Under Lyne and 1 in Disley.

Ashton-under-Lyne School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Disley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAshton-under-LyneDisley
Total Schools191
Primary171
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 432.6 Mbps in Ashton Under Lyne and 312.1 Mbps in Disley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashton Under Lyne and 94% in Disley. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 56.2% in Disley.

Ashton Under Lyne is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (433 vs 312 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ashton Under Lyne leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Disley averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Ashton Under Lyne and £1,191 in Disley. 70% of homes in Ashton Under Lyne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Disley.

Ashton Under Lyne has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,619 in Disley and £29,324.5 in Ashton Under Lyne. The median age is 40.6 in Ashton Under Lyne and 45.2 in Disley. Owner-occupancy is 60.6% in Ashton Under Lyne versus 71.5% in Disley. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 58.5% in Disley.

IndicatorAshton-under-LyneDisley
Population48,5953,891
Median Age40.645.2
Median Household Income£29,324.5£31,619
Employment Rate54.8%58.5%
Owner Occupied60.6%71.5%
Degree-Level Qualified24.5%37.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashton Under Lyne and Disley?
Ashton Under Lyne and Disley are approximately 9.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashton Under Lyne or Disley?
Ashton Under Lyne is cheaper, with an average house price of £214,995.
Is Ashton Under Lyne or Disley safer?
Disley has the lower crime rate at 60.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashton Under Lyne or Disley?
Ashton Under Lyne has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashton Under Lyne or Disley?
Ashton Under Lyne has faster average broadband at 432.6 Mbps.

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