Astley vs Middleton (Rochdale)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Middleton (rochdale) wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Middleton (Rochdale)
£249,020
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Middleton (Rochdale)
105.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Middleton (Rochdale)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Middleton (Rochdale)
429.5
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Middleton (Rochdale)
72.1
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Middleton (Rochdale)
£29,608
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Astley commands an average of £276,658, compared with £249,020 in Middleton (rochdale) – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Middleton (rochdale) it is a flat at £101,905.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Astley (£211,438 vs £182,620).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Middleton (rochdale) prices grew faster — 45% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Astley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 92.3 per 1,000 versus 105.4 per 1,000 in Middleton (rochdale). The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Middleton (rochdale) 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 Middleton (rochdale). There are 3 schools in Astley and 16 in Middleton (rochdale).
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Middleton (Rochdale) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Middleton (Rochdale) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 16 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.0 Mbps in Astley and 429.5 Mbps in Middleton (rochdale). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 97.7% in Middleton (rochdale). Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 81.3% in Middleton (rochdale).
Astley is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (462 vs 430 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Astley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Middleton (rochdale) averages 72.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,084 in Middleton (rochdale). 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.8% in Middleton (rochdale).
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 71.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Astley and £29,608.2 in Middleton (rochdale). The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 39.2 in Middleton (rochdale). Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 56.2% in Middleton (rochdale). Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 54.3% in Middleton (rochdale).
| Indicator | Astley | Middleton (Rochdale) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 46,617 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 39.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £29,608.2 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 56.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 30.2% |
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