Aspull vs Astley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Aspull is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Astley
£276,658
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Astley
92.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Astley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Astley
462
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Astley
73.2
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Astley
£30,499
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Astley commands an average of £276,658, compared with £270,046 in Aspull – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Astley it is a flat at £116,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 49% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £379,628).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAstley has a crime rate of 92.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Aspull at 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Astley 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 Aspull, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Astley. There are 3 schools in Aspull and 3 in Astley.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Astley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Astley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.0 Mbps in Astley and 438.1 Mbps in Aspull. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 96.1% in Astley. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 91.5% in Astley.
Astley is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (462 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Astley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Aspull averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £983 in Astley. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 74.8% in Astley.
Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Astley and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 40.5 in Astley. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 56.7% in Astley. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 58.1% in Astley.
| Indicator | Aspull | Astley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 4,735 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £30,499 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 29.6% |
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