Astley vs Chorley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Astley is about 3% cheaper on average. Chorley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Chorley
£286,099
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Chorley
56.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Chorley
94.1%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Chorley
441.5
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Chorley
72
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Chorley
£32,033
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Astley is £276,658, which is 3% less than Chorley at £286,099. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Chorley it is a flat at £115,085.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Astley (£211,438 vs £167,325).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chorley prices grew faster — 52% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Chorley (56.8 per 1,000) compared to Astley (92.3 per 1,000), a 63% difference. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Chorley 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 94.1% in Chorley. Astley has 3 schools in total, while Chorley has 18.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chorley School Inspection Breakdown
94.1% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Chorley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 18 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Astley offers faster average downloads at 462.0 Mbps, compared to 441.5 Mbps in Chorley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 95.2% in Chorley. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 84.7% in Chorley.
Astley is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (462 vs 442 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Astley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.2 (band C) versus 72 (band C) in Chorley. Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,144 in Chorley. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Chorley.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,033.3 in Chorley and £30,499 in Astley. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 44.8 in Chorley. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 57.9% in Chorley. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 72.9% in Chorley.
| Indicator | Astley | Chorley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 39,539 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £32,033.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 72.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 31.9% |
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