Astley vs Partington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Partington offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Partington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Partington
£236,511
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Partington
73.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Partington
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Partington
444.6
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Partington
70.7
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Partington
£33,783
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Partington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £236,511 versus £276,658 in Astley. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Partington it is a flat at £111,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Astley (£211,438 vs £191,386).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Partington prices grew faster — 92% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Partington (73.8 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 Partington 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 66.7% in Partington.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Partington School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Partington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Astley enjoy 462.0 Mbps on average, while Partington lags behind at 444.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 92.1% in Partington. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 87% in Partington.
Astley is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (462 vs 445 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Astley is band C (score 73.2), ahead of Partington's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,163 in Partington. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Partington.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Astley has a population of 4,735 while Partington has 7,706. Median household income is £33,783 in Partington and £30,499 in Astley. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 42.3 in Partington. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 59.9% in Partington.
| Indicator | Astley | Partington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 7,706 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £33,783 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 43% |
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