Ashton-under-Lyne vs Pendlebury and Clifton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAshton 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf 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.
| Metric | Ashton-under-Lyne | Pendlebury and Clifton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 4 |
| Primary | 17 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ashton-under-Lyne | Pendlebury and Clifton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,595 | 18,469 |
| Median Age | 40.6 | 38.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,324.5 | £30,605 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.6% | 47% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.5% | 33.5% |
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