Ashton-under-Lyne vs New Mills

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.

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%.

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.

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