Astley vs Haydock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Haydock is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 63% lower. Haydock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Haydock
£170,063
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Haydock
86.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Haydock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Haydock
405.8
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Haydock
71.4
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Haydock
£30,673
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £170,063, Haydock undercuts Astley (£276,658) by around 63% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Haydock it is a flat at £82,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 78% pricier in Astley (£211,438 vs £118,701).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Astley prices grew faster — 34% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestHaydock has a crime rate of 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6% lower than Astley at 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Haydock 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 Haydock, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haydock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Haydock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Astley averages 462.0 Mbps – ahead of Haydock's 405.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 89.7% in Haydock. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 79.1% in Haydock.
Astley is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (462 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Astley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Haydock. Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,140 in Haydock. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Haydock.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,673 in Haydock and £30,499 in Astley. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 44.6 in Haydock. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 54.7% in Haydock. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 67.5% in Haydock. Astley has a population of 4,735 and Haydock has 16,143.
| Indicator | Astley | Haydock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 16,143 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £30,673 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 28.6% |
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