Astley vs Bury (Bury)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bury (bury) wins on house prices with a 4% gap. Bury (bury) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Bury (Bury)
£264,940
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Bury (Bury)
91.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Bury (Bury)
84.4%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Bury (Bury)
448.6
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Bury (Bury)
70.8
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Bury (Bury)
£30,319
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £264,940, Bury (bury) undercuts Astley (£276,658) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Bury (bury) it is a flat at £138,819.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Bury (bury) (£138,819 vs £116,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bury (bury) prices grew faster — 49% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Bury (bury) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 91.7 per 1,000 versus 92.3 per 1,000 in Astley. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Bury (bury) 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 Bury (bury), which has 34 schools, the figure is 84.4%.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bury (Bury) School Inspection Breakdown
84.4% of 34 schools (27 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Bury (Bury) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 34 |
| Primary | 2 | 27 |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 84.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Astley averages 462.0 Mbps – ahead of Bury (bury)'s 448.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 96.8% in Bury (bury). Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 86.5% in Bury (bury).
Astley is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (462 vs 449 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Astley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Bury (bury). Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,240 in Bury (bury). 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.7% in Bury (bury).
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Astley and £30,319.3 in Bury (bury). The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 42 in Bury (bury). Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 56.3% in Bury (bury). Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 65% in Bury (bury). Astley has a population of 4,735 and Bury (bury) has 80,851.
| Indicator | Astley | Bury (Bury) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 80,851 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £30,319.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 29.8% |
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