Astley vs Old Trafford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Astley is about 9% cheaper on average. Old Trafford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Old Trafford
£304,995
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Old Trafford
73.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Old Trafford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Old Trafford
440.7
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Old Trafford
72.4
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Old Trafford
£31,085
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Astley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £276,658 versus £304,995 in Old Trafford. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Old Trafford it is a flat at £167,154.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Old Trafford (£585,000 vs £379,628).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Astley prices grew faster — 34% vs -29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Old Trafford (73.9 per 1,000) compared to Astley (92.3 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Old Trafford 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 WestSchool quality favours Astley: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Old Trafford.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Old Trafford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (6 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Old Trafford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Astley enjoy 462.0 Mbps on average, while Old Trafford lags behind at 440.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 97.6% in Old Trafford. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 85.3% in Old Trafford.
Astley is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (462 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Astley is band C (score 73.2), ahead of Old Trafford's band C (score 72.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,039 in Old Trafford. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.6% in Old Trafford.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 71.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Astley has a population of 4,735 while Old Trafford has 21,442. Median household income is £31,084.5 in Old Trafford and £30,499 in Astley. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 38.5 in Old Trafford. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 56.7% in Old Trafford.
| Indicator | Astley | Old Trafford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 21,442 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £31,084.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 53.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 40.3% |
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