Ashton-in-Makerfield vs Coppull

At £170,063, Ashton In Makerfield undercuts Coppull (£211,245) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashton In Makerfield is a flat at £82,714, while in Coppull it is a flat at £74,000.

Residents of Coppull experience less crime overall, with a rate of 56.7 per 1,000 versus 92.3 per 1,000 in Ashton In Makerfield. The most common crime category in Ashton In Makerfield is violent-crime, while in Coppull it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 11 schools in Ashton In Makerfield, 90.9% are in the top two inspection bands. In Coppull, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Coppull averages 441.5 Mbps – ahead of Ashton In Makerfield's 420.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Ashton In Makerfield and 95.2% in Coppull. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ashton In Makerfield and 84.7% in Coppull.

→Coppull is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (442 vs 420 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Coppull leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Ashton In Makerfield averages 71.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,028 in Ashton In Makerfield and £1,144 in Coppull. 68.8% of homes in Ashton In Makerfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Coppull.

→Ashton In Makerfield has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,033.3 in Coppull and £30,304 in Ashton In Makerfield. The median age is 43.6 in Ashton In Makerfield and 44.8 in Coppull. Owner-occupancy is 65.3% in Ashton In Makerfield versus 72.9% in Coppull. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Ashton In Makerfield and 57.9% in Coppull.

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