Astley vs Wigan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Wigan is about 38% cheaper on average. Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Wigan
£200,820
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Wigan
92.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Wigan
95.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Wigan
407.5
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Wigan
71.4
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Wigan
£29,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Wigan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £200,820 versus £276,658 in Astley. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Wigan it is a flat at £97,455.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 49% pricier in Astley (£211,438 vs £141,606).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Astley prices grew faster — 34% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 92.3 offences per 1,000 people, Astley is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Wigan's 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Wigan 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 95% in Wigan.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wigan School Inspection Breakdown
95% of 27 schools (24 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Wigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 27 |
| Primary | 2 | 24 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Astley enjoy 462.0 Mbps on average, while Wigan lags behind at 407.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 96.6% in Wigan. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 78.2% in Wigan.
Astley is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (462 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Astley is band C (score 73.2), ahead of Wigan's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,087 in Wigan. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Wigan.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Astley has a population of 4,735 while Wigan has 81,514. Median household income is £30,499 in Astley and £29,107 in Wigan. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 41.9 in Wigan. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 55.8% in Wigan.
| Indicator | Astley | Wigan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 81,514 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £29,107 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 26.6% |
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