Astley vs Royton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Royton wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Royton
£240,896
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Royton
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Royton
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Royton
469.7
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Royton
71.6
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Royton
£29,228
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £240,896, Royton undercuts Astley (£276,658) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Royton it is a flat at £133,177.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Astley (£211,438 vs £174,753).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Royton prices grew faster — 51% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Astley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 92.3 per 1,000 versus 106.8 per 1,000 in Royton. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Royton 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 Royton, which has 11 schools, the figure is 77.8%.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Royton School Inspection Breakdown
77.8% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Royton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Royton averages 469.7 Mbps – ahead of Astley's 462.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 98.7% in Royton. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 91.8% in Royton.
Royton is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (470 vs 462 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Astley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 71.6 (band C) in Royton. Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,120 in Royton. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71% in Royton.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 71% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Astley and £29,227.5 in Royton. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 39.9 in Royton. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 53.2% in Royton. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 60.3% in Royton. Astley has a population of 4,735 and Royton has 22,997.
| Indicator | Astley | Royton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 22,997 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £29,227.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 25.5% |
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