Ashton-under-Lyne vs Meltham

At £214,995, Ashton Under Lyne undercuts Meltham (£295,074) by around 27% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashton Under Lyne is a flat at £96,089, while in Meltham it is a flat at £195,750.

Meltham has a crime rate of 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% 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 Meltham 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 Meltham, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Ashton Under Lyne averages 432.6 Mbps – ahead of Meltham's 351.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashton Under Lyne and 90.2% in Meltham. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 65.9% in Meltham.

→Ashton Under Lyne is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (433 vs 351 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ashton Under Lyne leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Meltham averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Ashton Under Lyne and £1,178 in Meltham. 70% of homes in Ashton Under Lyne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.2% in Meltham.

→Ashton Under Lyne has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,765 in Meltham and £29,324.5 in Ashton Under Lyne. The median age is 40.6 in Ashton Under Lyne and 42.6 in Meltham. Owner-occupancy is 60.6% in Ashton Under Lyne versus 63.9% in Meltham. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 55.4% in Meltham.

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