Astley vs Haslingden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Haslingden is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 35% lower. Haslingden has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Haslingden
£205,486
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Haslingden
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Haslingden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Haslingden
381.6
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Haslingden
69.3
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Haslingden
£30,420
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £205,486, Haslingden undercuts Astley (£276,658) by around 35% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Haslingden it is a flat at £112,260.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 54% pricier in Astley (£211,438 vs £137,736).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haslingden prices grew faster — 55% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestHaslingden has a crime rate of 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44% lower than Astley at 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Haslingden 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 WestOf the 3 schools in Astley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Haslingden, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haslingden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Haslingden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Astley averages 462.0 Mbps – ahead of Haslingden's 381.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 93.5% in Haslingden. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 71.1% in Haslingden.
Astley is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (462 vs 382 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Astley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Haslingden averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,398 in Haslingden. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Haslingden.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Astley and £30,420 in Haslingden. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 43.3 in Haslingden. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 67.9% in Haslingden. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 57.8% in Haslingden.
| Indicator | Astley | Haslingden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 15,432 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £30,420 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 30.7% |
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