Astley vs Stretford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Astley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Stretford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Stretford
£319,536
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Stretford
74.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Stretford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Stretford
468
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Stretford
70.7
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Stretford
£33,783
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Stretford commands an average of £319,536, compared with £276,658 in Astley – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Stretford it is a flat at £167,159.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Stretford (£167,159 vs £116,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stretford prices grew faster — 62% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestStretford has a crime rate of 74 per 1,000 residents, which is 25% lower than Astley at 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Stretford 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 100% in Stretford. There are 3 schools in Astley and 11 in Stretford.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stretford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Stretford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 468.0 Mbps in Stretford and 462.0 Mbps in Astley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 99% in Stretford. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 91.8% in Stretford.
Stretford is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (468 vs 462 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Astley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Stretford. Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,163 in Stretford. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Stretford.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,783 in Stretford and £30,499 in Astley. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 42.3 in Stretford. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 59.9% in Stretford. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 69% in Stretford. Astley has a population of 4,735 and Stretford has 28,010.
| Indicator | Astley | Stretford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 28,010 |
| 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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