Astley vs Knutsford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Astley is about 57% cheaper on average. Knutsford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Knutsford
£650,388
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Knutsford
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Knutsford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Knutsford
301.5
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Knutsford
71.2
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Knutsford
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Astley is £276,658, which is 57% less than Knutsford at £650,388. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Knutsford it is a flat at £226,861.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 56% pricier in Knutsford (£867,799 vs £379,628).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Knutsford prices grew faster — 54% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Knutsford (59.7 per 1,000) compared to Astley (92.3 per 1,000), a 55% difference. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Knutsford 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 Knutsford. Astley has 3 schools in total, while Knutsford has 5.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knutsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Knutsford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Astley offers faster average downloads at 462.0 Mbps, compared to 301.5 Mbps in Knutsford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 83.6% in Knutsford. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 54.7% in Knutsford.
Astley is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (462 vs 302 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Astley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.2 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Knutsford. Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,176 in Knutsford. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Knutsford.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,749 in Knutsford and £30,499 in Astley. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 45.5 in Knutsford. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 57.8% in Knutsford. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 70.1% in Knutsford.
| Indicator | Astley | Knutsford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 13,254 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £31,749 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 36.7% |
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