Astley vs Pendlebury and Clifton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Astley is about 8% cheaper on average. Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Pendlebury and Clifton
£300,680
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Pendlebury and Clifton
105.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Pendlebury and Clifton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Pendlebury and Clifton
479.2
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Pendlebury and Clifton
75
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Pendlebury and Clifton
£30,605
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Astley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £276,658 versus £300,680 in Pendlebury And Clifton. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Pendlebury And Clifton it is a terraced at £235,516.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 64% pricier in Pendlebury And Clifton (£324,968 vs £116,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pendlebury And Clifton prices grew faster — 41% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Astley (92.3 per 1,000) compared to Pendlebury And Clifton (105.8 per 1,000), a 15% difference. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Pendlebury And Clifton 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 Pendlebury And Clifton.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pendlebury and Clifton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Pendlebury and Clifton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Pendlebury And Clifton enjoy 479.2 Mbps on average, while Astley lags behind at 462.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 99.3% in Pendlebury And Clifton. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 95% in Pendlebury And Clifton.
Pendlebury And Clifton is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (479 vs 462 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Pendlebury And Clifton is band C (score 75), ahead of Astley's band C (score 73.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £918 in Pendlebury And Clifton. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 82.8% in Pendlebury And Clifton.
Pendlebury And Clifton has more energy-efficient housing — 82.8% reach band C or above, vs 74.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Astley has a population of 4,735 while Pendlebury And Clifton has 18,469. Median household income is £30,605 in Pendlebury And Clifton and £30,499 in Astley. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 38.1 in Pendlebury And Clifton. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 58.8% in Pendlebury And Clifton.
| Indicator | Astley | Pendlebury and Clifton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 18,469 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 38.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £30,605 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 47% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 33.5% |
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