Astley vs Coppull
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coppull wins on house prices with a 31% gap. Coppull has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Coppull
£211,245
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Coppull
56.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Coppull
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Coppull
441.5
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Coppull
72
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Coppull
£32,033
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Astley commands an average of £276,658, compared with £211,245 in Coppull – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Coppull it is a flat at £74,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 58% pricier in Astley (£116,750 vs £74,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coppull prices grew faster — 48% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Coppull experience less crime overall, with a rate of 56.7 per 1,000 versus 92.3 per 1,000 in Astley. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Coppull 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 WestFamilies may prefer Astley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Coppull. There are 3 schools in Astley and 4 in Coppull.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coppull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Coppull |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.0 Mbps in Astley and 441.5 Mbps in Coppull. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 95.2% in Coppull. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 84.7% in Coppull.
Astley is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (462 vs 442 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Astley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 72 (band C) in Coppull. Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,144 in Coppull. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Coppull.
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 Coppull and £30,499 in Astley. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 44.8 in Coppull. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 57.9% in Coppull. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 72.9% in Coppull. Astley has a population of 4,735 and Coppull has 8,303.
| Indicator | Astley | Coppull |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 8,303 |
| 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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