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Ashton-under-Lyne vs Pendlebury and Clifton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Ashton Under Lyne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. 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

Pendlebury and Clifton

£300,680

Crime Rate

Ashton-under-Lyne

95.4

Pendlebury and Clifton

105.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashton-under-Lyne

100.0%

Pendlebury and Clifton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ashton-under-Lyne

432.6

Pendlebury and Clifton

479.2

EPC Rating

Ashton-under-Lyne

71

Pendlebury and Clifton

75

Median Income

Ashton-under-Lyne

£29,325

Pendlebury and Clifton

£30,605

At £214,995, Ashton Under Lyne undercuts Pendlebury And Clifton (£300,680) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashton Under Lyne is a flat at £96,089, while in Pendlebury And Clifton it is a terraced at £235,516.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 70% pricier in Pendlebury And Clifton (£324,968 vs £96,089).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ashton Under Lyne prices grew faster — 65% vs 41%.

Ashton Under Lyne has a crime rate of 95.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% lower than Pendlebury And Clifton at 105.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashton Under Lyne is violent-crime, while in Pendlebury And Clifton 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 Pendlebury And Clifton, which has 4 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.

Pendlebury and Clifton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAshton-under-LynePendlebury and Clifton
Total Schools194
Primary174
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Pendlebury And Clifton averages 479.2 Mbps – ahead of Ashton Under Lyne's 432.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashton Under Lyne and 99.3% in Pendlebury And Clifton. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 95% in Pendlebury And Clifton.

Pendlebury And Clifton is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (479 vs 433 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Pendlebury And Clifton, scoring 75 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Ashton Under Lyne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Ashton Under Lyne and £918 in Pendlebury And Clifton. 70% of homes in Ashton Under Lyne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 82.8% in Pendlebury And Clifton.

Pendlebury And Clifton has more energy-efficient housing — 82.8% reach band C or above, vs 70% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,605 in Pendlebury And Clifton and £29,324.5 in Ashton Under Lyne. The median age is 40.6 in Ashton Under Lyne and 38.1 in Pendlebury And Clifton. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 58.8% in Pendlebury And Clifton. Owner-occupancy is 60.6% in Ashton Under Lyne versus 47% in Pendlebury And Clifton. Ashton Under Lyne has a population of 48,595 and Pendlebury And Clifton has 18,469.

IndicatorAshton-under-LynePendlebury and Clifton
Population48,59518,469
Median Age40.638.1
Median Household Income£29,324.5£30,605
Employment Rate54.8%58.8%
Owner Occupied60.6%47%
Degree-Level Qualified24.5%33.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashton Under Lyne and Pendlebury And Clifton?
Ashton Under Lyne and Pendlebury And Clifton are approximately 9.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashton Under Lyne or Pendlebury And Clifton?
Ashton Under Lyne is cheaper, with an average house price of £214,995.
Is Ashton Under Lyne or Pendlebury And Clifton safer?
Ashton Under Lyne has the lower crime rate at 95.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashton Under Lyne or Pendlebury And Clifton?
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 Pendlebury And Clifton?
Pendlebury And Clifton has faster average broadband at 479.2 Mbps.

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