Astley vs Reddish
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Reddish is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 62% lower. Reddish has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Reddish
£171,087
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Reddish
74.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Reddish
57.1%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Reddish
478.1
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Reddish
70.6
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Reddish
£30,189
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Astley commands an average of £276,658, compared with £171,087 in Reddish – a difference of 62%. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Reddish it is a flat at £134,014.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Reddish (£249,500 vs £211,438).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Reddish prices grew faster — 54% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestReddish has a crime rate of 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23% lower than Astley at 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Reddish 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 WestFamilies may prefer Astley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 57.1% in Reddish. There are 3 schools in Astley and 8 in Reddish.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Reddish School Inspection Breakdown
57.1% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Reddish |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 57.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 478.1 Mbps in Reddish and 462.0 Mbps in Astley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 99.8% in Reddish. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 94.8% in Reddish.
Reddish is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (478 vs 462 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Astley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Reddish averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,102 in Reddish. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Reddish.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Astley and £30,189 in Reddish. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 43 in Reddish. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 65.9% in Reddish. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 57.8% in Reddish.
| Indicator | Astley | Reddish |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 22,189 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £30,189 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 31% |
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