Astley vs Failsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Failsworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower. Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Failsworth
£223,292
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Failsworth
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Failsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Failsworth
478.3
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Failsworth
71.4
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Failsworth
£29,509
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Astley commands an average of £276,658, compared with £223,292 in Failsworth – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Failsworth it is a terraced at £171,460.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Failsworth (£192,838 vs £116,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Failsworth prices grew faster — 71% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAstley has a crime rate of 92.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16% lower than Failsworth at 106.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Failsworth 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 Failsworth. There are 3 schools in Astley and 7 in Failsworth.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Failsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Failsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 478.3 Mbps in Failsworth and 462.0 Mbps in Astley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 99.7% in Failsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 94.8% in Failsworth.
Failsworth is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (478 vs 462 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Astley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Failsworth averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,101 in Failsworth. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.7% in Failsworth.
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 Failsworth. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 39.5 in Failsworth. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 60.4% in Failsworth. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 52.5% in Failsworth.
| Indicator | Astley | Failsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 19,962 |
| 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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