Astley vs Audenshaw
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Audenshaw offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Audenshaw
£238,857
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Audenshaw
95.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Audenshaw
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Audenshaw
467.6
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Audenshaw
70.5
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Audenshaw
£29,140
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Audenshaw is £238,857, which is 16% less than Astley at £276,658. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Audenshaw it is a flat at £142,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Audenshaw (£142,357 vs £116,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Audenshaw prices grew faster — 35% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 92.3 offences per 1,000 people, Astley is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Audenshaw's 95.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Audenshaw 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 WestAstley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Audenshaw. Astley has 3 schools in total, while Audenshaw has 4.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Audenshaw |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Audenshaw offers faster average downloads at 467.6 Mbps, compared to 462.0 Mbps in Astley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 98% in Audenshaw. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 90.3% in Audenshaw.
Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (468 vs 462 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Astley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.2 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Audenshaw. Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,073 in Audenshaw. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Audenshaw.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Astley and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 41.8 in Audenshaw. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 57.1% in Audenshaw. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 60.8% in Audenshaw.
| Indicator | Astley | Audenshaw |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 13,397 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £29,140 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 60.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 24.4% |
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