Astley vs Billinge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Billinge offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Billinge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Billinge
£261,331
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Billinge
86.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Billinge
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Billinge
460.4
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Billinge
71.4
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Billinge
£30,580
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Billinge is £261,331, which is 6% less than Astley at £276,658. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Billinge it is a flat at £88,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Astley (£116,750 vs £88,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billinge prices grew faster — 40% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 86.8 offences per 1,000 people, Billinge is the safer of the two – 6% lower than Astley's 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Billinge 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 66.7% in Billinge. Astley has 3 schools in total, while Billinge has 3.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Billinge School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Billinge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Astley offers faster average downloads at 462.0 Mbps, compared to 460.4 Mbps in Billinge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 96.9% in Billinge. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 90.5% in Billinge.
Astley is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (462 vs 460 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Astley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.2 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Billinge. Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,109 in Billinge. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.4% in Billinge.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,579.7 in Billinge and £30,499 in Astley. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 44.1 in Billinge. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 55.6% in Billinge. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 67.1% in Billinge.
| Indicator | Astley | Billinge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 4,963 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £30,579.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 27.7% |
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