Ashton-under-Lyne vs Partington

At £214,995, Ashton Under Lyne undercuts Partington (£236,511) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashton Under Lyne is a flat at £96,089, while in Partington it is a flat at £111,500.

Partington has a crime rate of 73.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29% 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 Partington 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 Partington, which has 4 schools, the figure is 66.7%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Partington averages 444.6 Mbps – ahead of Ashton Under Lyne's 432.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashton Under Lyne and 92.1% in Partington. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 87% in Partington.

→Partington is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (445 vs 433 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Ashton Under Lyne, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Partington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Ashton Under Lyne and £1,163 in Partington. 70% of homes in Ashton Under Lyne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Partington.

→Ashton Under Lyne has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,783 in Partington and £29,324.5 in Ashton Under Lyne. The median age is 40.6 in Ashton Under Lyne and 42.3 in Partington. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 59.9% in Partington. Owner-occupancy is 60.6% in Ashton Under Lyne versus 69% in Partington. Ashton Under Lyne has a population of 48,595 and Partington has 7,706.

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