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Ashton-under-Lyne vs New Mills

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ashton Under Lyne wins on house prices with a 29% gap. New Mills 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

New Mills

£303,512

Crime Rate

Ashton-under-Lyne

95.4

New Mills

46.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashton-under-Lyne

100.0%

New Mills

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ashton-under-Lyne

432.6

New Mills

312.1

EPC Rating

Ashton-under-Lyne

71

New Mills

70.8

Median Income

Ashton-under-Lyne

£29,325

New Mills

£31,619

At £214,995, Ashton Under Lyne undercuts New Mills (£303,512) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashton Under Lyne is a flat at £96,089, while in New Mills it is a flat at £172,279.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in New Mills (£172,279 vs £96,089).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ashton Under Lyne prices grew faster — 65% vs 64%.

Residents of New Mills experience less crime overall, with a rate of 46.7 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 New Mills 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 New Mills, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.

Ashton-under-Lyne School Inspection Breakdown

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

New Mills School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAshton-under-LyneNew Mills
Total Schools196
Primary175
Secondary21
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Ashton Under Lyne averages 432.6 Mbps – ahead of New Mills's 312.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashton Under Lyne and 94% in New Mills. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 56.2% in New Mills.

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 New Mills averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Ashton Under Lyne and £1,191 in New Mills. 70% of homes in Ashton Under Lyne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in New Mills.

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 New Mills and £29,324.5 in Ashton Under Lyne. The median age is 40.6 in Ashton Under Lyne and 45.2 in New Mills. Owner-occupancy is 60.6% in Ashton Under Lyne versus 71.5% in New Mills. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 58.5% in New Mills.

IndicatorAshton-under-LyneNew Mills
Population48,5959,195
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 New Mills?
Ashton Under Lyne and New Mills are approximately 9.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashton Under Lyne or New Mills?
Ashton Under Lyne is cheaper, with an average house price of £214,995.
Is Ashton Under Lyne or New Mills safer?
New Mills has the lower crime rate at 46.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashton Under Lyne or New Mills?
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 New Mills?
Ashton Under Lyne has faster average broadband at 432.6 Mbps.

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