Astley vs Hindley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hindley wins on house prices with a 59% gap. Hindley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Hindley
£174,266
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Hindley
92.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Hindley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Hindley
438.1
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Hindley
71.4
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Hindley
£29,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Astley commands an average of £276,658, compared with £174,266 in Hindley – a difference of 59%. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Hindley it is a flat at £96,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 62% pricier in Astley (£211,438 vs £130,809).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hindley prices grew faster — 41% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Hindley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 92.2 per 1,000 versus 92.3 per 1,000 in Astley. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Hindley 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 Hindley. There are 3 schools in Astley and 9 in Hindley.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hindley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Hindley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.0 Mbps in Astley and 438.1 Mbps in Hindley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 96% in Hindley. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 85% in Hindley.
Astley is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (462 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Astley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Hindley averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,087 in Hindley. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Hindley.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Astley and £29,107 in Hindley. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 41.9 in Hindley. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 64% in Hindley. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 55.8% in Hindley.
| Indicator | Astley | Hindley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 24,485 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £29,107 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 26.6% |
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