Astley vs Culcheth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Astley offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Culcheth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Culcheth
£404,441
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Culcheth
68.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Culcheth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Culcheth
424.5
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Culcheth
72.6
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Culcheth
£30,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Astley is £276,658, which is 32% less than Culcheth at £404,441. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Culcheth it is a flat at £161,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Culcheth (£598,175 vs £379,628).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Culcheth prices grew faster — 44% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 68.9 offences per 1,000 people, Culcheth is the safer of the two – 34% lower than Astley's 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Culcheth 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 100% in Culcheth. Astley has 3 schools in total, while Culcheth has 4.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Culcheth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Culcheth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Astley offers faster average downloads at 462.0 Mbps, compared to 424.5 Mbps in Culcheth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 93.5% in Culcheth. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 82.6% in Culcheth.
Astley is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (462 vs 425 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Astley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.2 (band C) versus 72.6 (band C) in Culcheth. Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,007 in Culcheth. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.4% in Culcheth.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 72.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,914.8 in Culcheth and £30,499 in Astley. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 42.2 in Culcheth. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 57.7% in Culcheth. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 61.6% in Culcheth.
| Indicator | Astley | Culcheth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 6,722 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £30,914.8 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 57.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 29.9% |
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