Astley vs Tyldesley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 0.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Tyldesley wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Tyldesley
£223,902
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Tyldesley
92.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Tyldesley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Tyldesley
462
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Tyldesley
73.2
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Tyldesley
£30,499
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £223,902, Tyldesley undercuts Astley (£276,658) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Tyldesley it is a flat at £122,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Astley (£211,438 vs £161,251).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tyldesley prices grew faster — 83% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Astley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 92.3 per 1,000 versus 92.3 per 1,000 in Tyldesley. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Tyldesley 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 Tyldesley, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tyldesley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Tyldesley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Astley averages 462.0 Mbps – ahead of Tyldesley's 462.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 96.1% in Tyldesley. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 91.5% in Tyldesley.
Astley is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (462 vs 462 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Astley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 73.2 (band C) in Tyldesley. Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £983 in Tyldesley. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 74.8% in Tyldesley.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 74.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Astley and £30,499 in Tyldesley. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 40.5 in Tyldesley. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 58.1% in Tyldesley. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 56.7% in Tyldesley. Astley has a population of 4,735 and Tyldesley has 15,968.
| Indicator | Astley | Tyldesley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 15,968 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £30,499 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 29.6% |
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