Astley vs Wythenshawe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Wythenshawe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astley
£276,658
Wythenshawe
£227,530
Crime Rate
Astley
92.3
Wythenshawe
143.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astley
100.0%
Wythenshawe
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Astley
462
Wythenshawe
480.5
EPC Rating
Astley
73.2
Wythenshawe
71.9
Median Income
Astley
£30,499
Wythenshawe
£30,541
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £227,530, Wythenshawe undercuts Astley (£276,658) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Astley is a flat at £116,750, while in Wythenshawe it is a flat at £158,912.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Wythenshawe (£158,912 vs £116,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Astley prices grew faster — 34% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAstley has a crime rate of 92.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55% lower than Wythenshawe at 143.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Astley is violent-crime, while in Wythenshawe 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 Wythenshawe, which has 28 schools, the figure is 90.9%.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wythenshawe School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 28 schools (24 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astley | Wythenshawe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 28 |
| Primary | 2 | 24 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Wythenshawe averages 480.5 Mbps – ahead of Astley's 462.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Astley and 97.8% in Wythenshawe. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Astley and 95.7% in Wythenshawe.
Wythenshawe is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (481 vs 462 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Astley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Wythenshawe averages 71.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £983 in Astley and £1,099 in Wythenshawe. 74.8% of homes in Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Wythenshawe.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,541.3 in Wythenshawe and £30,499 in Astley. The median age is 40.5 in Astley and 41.7 in Wythenshawe. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Astley versus 60.1% in Wythenshawe. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Astley and 56.8% in Wythenshawe.
| Indicator | Astley | Wythenshawe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,735 | 90,936 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,499 | £30,541.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 37.6% |
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