Astley vs Chadderton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chadderton offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Chadderton
£214,822
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Chadderton
106.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Chadderton
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Chadderton
459.3
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Chadderton
71.4
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Chadderton
£29,509
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Chadderton is £214,822, which is 29% less than Astley at £276,658. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Chadderton it is a flat at £116,147.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Astley (£211,438 vs £169,822).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chadderton prices grew faster — 74% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Astley (92.3 per 1,000) compared to Chadderton (106.7 per 1,000), a 16% difference. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Chadderton 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 92.3% in Chadderton. Astley has 3 schools in total, while Chadderton has 14.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chadderton School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Chadderton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 14 |
| Primary | 2 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Astley offers faster average downloads at 462.0 Mbps, compared to 459.3 Mbps in Chadderton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 99.4% in Chadderton. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 90% in Chadderton.
Astley is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (462 vs 459 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 Chadderton. Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,101 in Chadderton. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.7% in Chadderton.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 70.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Astley and £29,509 in Chadderton. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 39.5 in Chadderton. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 52.5% in Chadderton. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 60.4% in Chadderton.
| Indicator | Astley | Chadderton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 37,602 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £29,509 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 24.6% |
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