Astley vs Walkden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Astley offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Walkden
£336,051
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Walkden
105.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Walkden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Walkden
479.7
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Walkden
73.2
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Walkden
£30,499
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Astley is £276,658, which is 18% less than Walkden at £336,051. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Walkden it is a flat at £154,356.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Walkden (£154,356 vs £116,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Walkden prices grew faster — 54% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 92.3 offences per 1,000 people, Astley is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Walkden's 105.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Walkden 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 WestAstley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Walkden. Astley has 3 schools in total, while Walkden has 9.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Walkden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Walkden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Walkden offers faster average downloads at 479.7 Mbps, compared to 462.0 Mbps in Astley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 98.7% in Walkden. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 95.3% in Walkden.
Walkden is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (480 vs 462 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Astley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.2 (band C) versus 73.2 (band C) in Walkden. Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £983 in Walkden. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 74.8% in Walkden.
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 Walkden. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 40.5 in Walkden. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 58.1% in Walkden. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 56.7% in Walkden.
| Indicator | Astley | Walkden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 18,684 |
| 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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