Aspull vs Atherton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Atherton is about 42% cheaper on average. Atherton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Atherton
£190,266
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Atherton
92.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Atherton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Atherton
463.3
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Atherton
71.4
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Atherton
£29,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Atherton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £190,266 versus £270,046 in Aspull. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Atherton it is a flat at £118,767.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 68% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £337,040).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs -12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Atherton (92.3 per 1,000) compared to Aspull (92.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Atherton 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 Aspull: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Atherton.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Atherton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Atherton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 11 |
| Primary | 3 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Atherton enjoy 463.3 Mbps on average, while Aspull lags behind at 438.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 99.4% in Atherton. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 91.3% in Atherton.
Atherton is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (463 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aspull is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Atherton's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,087 in Atherton. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Atherton.
Aspull has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aspull has a population of 4,937 while Atherton has 27,321. Median household income is £29,107 in Aspull and £29,107 in Atherton. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 41.9 in Atherton. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 55.8% in Atherton.
| Indicator | Aspull | Atherton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 27,321 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £29,107 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 26.6% |
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