Astley vs Atherton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Atherton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 45% lower. Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Atherton
£190,266
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Atherton
92.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Atherton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Atherton
463.3
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Atherton
71.4
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Atherton
£29,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £190,266, Atherton undercuts Astley (£276,658) by around 45% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Atherton it is a flat at £118,767.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Astley (£211,438 vs £151,296).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Astley prices grew faster — 34% vs -12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAstley has a crime rate of 92.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Atherton at 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Atherton 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 3 schools in Astley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Atherton, which has 11 schools, the figure is 100%.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Atherton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Atherton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 10 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Atherton averages 463.3 Mbps – ahead of Astley's 462.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 99.4% in Atherton. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 91.3% in Atherton.
Atherton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (463 vs 462 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Astley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Atherton. Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,087 in Atherton. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Atherton.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Astley and £29,107 in Atherton. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 41.9 in Atherton. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 55.8% in Atherton. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 64% in Atherton. Astley has a population of 4,735 and Atherton has 27,321.
| Indicator | Astley | Atherton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 27,321 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £29,107 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 26.6% |
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