Astley vs Oldham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Oldham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Oldham
£234,278
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Oldham
106.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Oldham
78.1%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Oldham
423.4
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Oldham
71.4
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Oldham
£29,509
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £234,278, Oldham undercuts Astley (£276,658) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Oldham it is a flat at £152,961.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Astley (£211,438 vs £166,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Oldham prices grew faster — 55% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAstley has a crime rate of 92.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16% lower than Oldham at 106.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Oldham 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 Oldham, which has 43 schools, the figure is 78.1%.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Oldham School Inspection Breakdown
78.1% of 43 schools (37 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Oldham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 43 |
| Primary | 2 | 37 |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 78.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Astley averages 462.0 Mbps – ahead of Oldham's 423.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 98.3% in Oldham. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 81.7% in Oldham.
Astley is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (462 vs 423 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Astley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Oldham. Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,101 in Oldham. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.7% in Oldham.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 70.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Astley and £29,509 in Oldham. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 39.5 in Oldham. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 52.5% in Oldham. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 60.4% in Oldham. Astley has a population of 4,735 and Oldham has 110,722.
| Indicator | Astley | Oldham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 110,722 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £29,509 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 24.6% |
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