Astley vs Ramsbottom
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Astley is about 6% cheaper on average. Ramsbottom has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Ramsbottom
£295,149
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Ramsbottom
91.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Ramsbottom
60.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Ramsbottom
399.6
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Ramsbottom
70.2
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Ramsbottom
£31,006
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Astley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £276,658 versus £295,149 in Ramsbottom. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Ramsbottom it is a flat at £190,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Ramsbottom (£190,250 vs £116,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ramsbottom prices grew faster — 55% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Ramsbottom (91.8 per 1,000) compared to Astley (92.3 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Ramsbottom 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 60% in Ramsbottom.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ramsbottom School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Ramsbottom |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 60% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Astley enjoy 462.0 Mbps on average, while Ramsbottom lags behind at 399.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 95.4% in Ramsbottom. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 74.8% in Ramsbottom.
Astley is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (462 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Astley is band C (score 73.2), ahead of Ramsbottom's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,291 in Ramsbottom. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Ramsbottom.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Astley has a population of 4,735 while Ramsbottom has 17,074. Median household income is £31,006 in Ramsbottom and £30,499 in Astley. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 42.8 in Ramsbottom. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 57.5% in Ramsbottom.
| Indicator | Astley | Ramsbottom |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 17,074 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £31,006 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 31.5% |
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