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Ashton-under-Lyne vs Romiley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Ashton Under Lyne offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Romiley 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

Romiley

£307,052

Crime Rate

Ashton-under-Lyne

95.4

Romiley

75.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashton-under-Lyne

100.0%

Romiley

75.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ashton-under-Lyne

432.6

Romiley

435.6

EPC Rating

Ashton-under-Lyne

71

Romiley

70.8

Median Income

Ashton-under-Lyne

£29,325

Romiley

£31,619

Buyers will find Ashton Under Lyne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £214,995 versus £307,052 in Romiley. The most affordable entry point in Ashton Under Lyne is a flat at £96,089, while in Romiley it is a flat at £142,417.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Romiley (£258,482 vs £164,634).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ashton Under Lyne prices grew faster — 65% vs 35%.

Crime is lower in Romiley (75.1 per 1,000) compared to Ashton Under Lyne (95.4 per 1,000), a 27% difference. The most common crime category in Ashton Under Lyne is violent-crime, while in Romiley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Ashton Under Lyne: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Romiley.

Ashton-under-Lyne School Inspection Breakdown

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

Romiley School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAshton-under-LyneRomiley
Total Schools195
Primary173
Secondary22
% Top two bands100%75%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Romiley enjoy 435.6 Mbps on average, while Ashton Under Lyne lags behind at 432.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashton Under Lyne and 94.6% in Romiley. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 85.4% in Romiley.

Romiley is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (436 vs 433 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Ashton Under Lyne is band C (score 71), ahead of Romiley's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Ashton Under Lyne and £1,191 in Romiley. 70% of homes in Ashton Under Lyne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Romiley.

Ashton Under Lyne has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Ashton Under Lyne has a population of 48,595 while Romiley has 10,902. Median household income is £31,619 in Romiley and £29,324.5 in Ashton Under Lyne. The median age is 40.6 in Ashton Under Lyne and 45.2 in Romiley. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Ashton Under Lyne and 58.5% in Romiley.

IndicatorAshton-under-LyneRomiley
Population48,59510,902
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 Romiley?
Ashton Under Lyne and Romiley are approximately 5.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashton Under Lyne or Romiley?
Ashton Under Lyne is cheaper, with an average house price of £214,995.
Is Ashton Under Lyne or Romiley safer?
Romiley has the lower crime rate at 75.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashton Under Lyne or Romiley?
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 Romiley?
Romiley has faster average broadband at 435.6 Mbps.

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