Astley vs Bolton (Bolton)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bolton (bolton) wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Bolton (Bolton)
£261,398
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Bolton (Bolton)
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Bolton (Bolton)
96.5%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Bolton (Bolton)
437.3
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Bolton (Bolton)
71.4
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Bolton (Bolton)
£27,821
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £261,398, Bolton (bolton) undercuts Astley (£276,658) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Bolton (bolton) it is a flat at £133,932.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Astley (£211,438 vs £159,223).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolton (bolton) prices grew faster — 36% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Astley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 92.3 per 1,000 versus 98.4 per 1,000 in Bolton (bolton). The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Bolton (bolton) 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 Bolton (bolton), which has 72 schools, the figure is 96.5%.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bolton (Bolton) School Inspection Breakdown
96.5% of 72 schools (60 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Bolton (Bolton) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 72 |
| Primary | 2 | 60 |
| Secondary | 1 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Astley averages 462.0 Mbps – ahead of Bolton (bolton)'s 437.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 96.1% in Bolton (bolton). Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 83.2% in Bolton (bolton).
Astley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (462 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Astley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Bolton (bolton) averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,126 in Bolton (bolton). 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Bolton (bolton).
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Astley and £27,821 in Bolton (bolton). The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 40.8 in Bolton (bolton). Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 61.5% in Bolton (bolton). Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 54% in Bolton (bolton).
| Indicator | Astley | Bolton (Bolton) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 184,618 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £27,821 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 61.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 27.4% |
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