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Ashton-under-Lyne vs Little Lever

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Little Lever is about 6% cheaper on average. Ashton Under Lyne 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

Little Lever

£202,511

Crime Rate

Ashton-under-Lyne

95.4

Little Lever

98.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashton-under-Lyne

100.0%

Little Lever

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ashton-under-Lyne

432.6

Little Lever

462

EPC Rating

Ashton-under-Lyne

71

Little Lever

71.2

Median Income

Ashton-under-Lyne

£29,325

Little Lever

£29,707

Buyers will find Little Lever more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £202,511 versus £214,995 in Ashton Under Lyne. The most affordable entry point in Ashton Under Lyne is a flat at £96,089, while in Little Lever it is a flat at £144,800.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Little Lever (£144,800 vs £96,089).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ashton Under Lyne prices grew faster — 65% vs 63%.

Crime is lower in Ashton Under Lyne (95.4 per 1,000) compared to Little Lever (98.5 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Ashton Under Lyne is violent-crime, while in Little Lever it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Ashton Under Lyne: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Little Lever.

Ashton-under-Lyne School Inspection Breakdown

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

Little Lever School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAshton-under-LyneLittle Lever
Total Schools196
Primary175
Secondary21
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Little Lever enjoy 462.0 Mbps on average, while Ashton Under Lyne lags behind at 432.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashton Under Lyne and 98.3% in Little Lever. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 89.6% in Little Lever.

Little Lever is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (462 vs 433 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Little Lever is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Ashton Under Lyne's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Ashton Under Lyne and £1,155 in Little Lever. 70% of homes in Ashton Under Lyne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Little Lever.

Ashton Under Lyne has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 66.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Ashton Under Lyne has a population of 48,595 while Little Lever has 12,524. Median household income is £29,706.5 in Little Lever and £29,324.5 in Ashton Under Lyne. The median age is 40.6 in Ashton Under Lyne and 41.5 in Little Lever. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 55.5% in Little Lever.

IndicatorAshton-under-LyneLittle Lever
Population48,59512,524
Median Age40.641.5
Median Household Income£29,324.5£29,706.5
Employment Rate54.8%55.5%
Owner Occupied60.6%64.2%
Degree-Level Qualified24.5%29.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashton Under Lyne and Little Lever?
Ashton Under Lyne and Little Lever are approximately 12.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashton Under Lyne or Little Lever?
Little Lever is cheaper, with an average house price of £202,511.
Is Ashton Under Lyne or Little Lever safer?
Ashton Under Lyne has the lower crime rate at 95.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashton Under Lyne or Little Lever?
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 Little Lever?
Little Lever has faster average broadband at 462.0 Mbps.

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