Appley Bridge vs Aspull
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Appley Bridge is about 2% cheaper on average. Appley Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Appley Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appley Bridge
£265,435
Aspull
£270,046
Crime Rate
Appley Bridge
92.4
Aspull
92.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appley Bridge
100.0%
Aspull
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Appley Bridge
416.7
Aspull
438.1
EPC Rating
Appley Bridge
71.7
Aspull
71.4
Median Income
Appley Bridge
£31,457
Aspull
£29,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Appley Bridge is £265,435, which is 2% less than Aspull at £270,046. The most affordable entry point in Appley Bridge is a flat at £154,500, while in Aspull it is a flat at £86,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 79% pricier in Appley Bridge (£154,500 vs £86,167).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 92.4 offences per 1,000 people, Appley Bridge is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Aspull's 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Appley Bridge is violent-crime, while in Aspull 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 WestAppley Bridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Aspull. Appley Bridge has 2 schools in total, while Aspull has 3.
Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appley Bridge | Aspull |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aspull offers faster average downloads at 438.1 Mbps, compared to 416.7 Mbps in Appley Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Appley Bridge and 96% in Aspull. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Appley Bridge and 85% in Aspull.
Aspull is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (438 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Appley Bridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Aspull. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Appley Bridge and £1,087 in Aspull. 68.2% of homes in Appley Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Aspull.
Appley Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 44.1 in Appley Bridge and 41.9 in Aspull. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Appley Bridge and 55.8% in Aspull. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Appley Bridge versus 64% in Aspull.
| Indicator | Appley Bridge | Aspull |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,131 | 4,937 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,456.7 | £29,107 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 26.6% |
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