Astley vs Whitefield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Astley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Whitefield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Whitefield
£310,314
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Whitefield
91.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Whitefield
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Whitefield
488.9
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Whitefield
71.1
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Whitefield
£31,592
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Whitefield commands an average of £310,314, compared with £276,658 in Astley – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Whitefield it is a flat at £176,045.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Whitefield (£176,045 vs £116,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Whitefield prices grew faster — 62% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWhitefield has a crime rate of 91.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Astley at 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Whitefield 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 80% in Whitefield. There are 3 schools in Astley and 11 in Whitefield.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitefield School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Whitefield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 488.9 Mbps in Whitefield and 462.0 Mbps in Astley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 99.1% in Whitefield. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 97.5% in Whitefield.
Whitefield is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (489 vs 462 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Astley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 71.1 (band C) in Whitefield. Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,184 in Whitefield. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Whitefield.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,592 in Whitefield and £30,499 in Astley. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 42.3 in Whitefield. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 57.1% in Whitefield. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 66.9% in Whitefield. Astley has a population of 4,735 and Whitefield has 22,193.
| Indicator | Astley | Whitefield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 22,193 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £31,592 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 32.3% |
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