Astley vs Swinton (Salford)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Swinton (salford) offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Swinton (Salford)
£228,113
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Swinton (Salford)
105.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Swinton (Salford)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Swinton (Salford)
479.2
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Swinton (Salford)
75
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Swinton (Salford)
£30,605
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Swinton (salford) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £228,113 versus £276,658 in Astley. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Swinton (salford) it is a flat at £139,954.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Astley (£379,628 vs £306,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Swinton (salford) prices grew faster — 42% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Astley (92.3 per 1,000) compared to Swinton (salford) (105.8 per 1,000), a 15% difference. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Swinton (salford) 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 Swinton (salford).
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Swinton (Salford) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Swinton (Salford) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 10 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Swinton (salford) 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 Swinton (salford). Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 95% in Swinton (salford).
Swinton (salford) 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 Swinton (salford) 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 Swinton (salford). 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 82.8% in Swinton (salford).
Swinton (salford) 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 Swinton (salford) has 22,886. Median household income is £30,605 in Swinton (salford) and £30,499 in Astley. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 38.1 in Swinton (salford). Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 58.8% in Swinton (salford).
| Indicator | Astley | Swinton (Salford) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 22,886 |
| 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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