Town comparison
Aspull vs Bamber Bridge
Which is better to live in? 11.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bamber Bridge offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Bamber Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Bamber Bridge
£240,197
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Bamber Bridge
55.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Bamber Bridge
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Bamber Bridge
412.3
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Bamber Bridge
72.5
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Bamber Bridge
£31,149
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bamber Bridge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £240,197 versus £270,046 in Aspull. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Bamber Bridge it is a flat at £109,264.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 89% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £298,850).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Bamber Bridge (55.7 per 1,000) compared to Aspull (92.4 per 1,000), a 66% difference. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Bamber Bridge 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 90% in Bamber Bridge.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Bamber Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 16 |
| Primary | 3 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aspull enjoy 438.1 Mbps on average, while Bamber Bridge lags behind at 412.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 96.5% in Bamber Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 79.4% in Bamber Bridge.
Aspull is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (438 vs 412 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bamber Bridge is band C (score 72.5), ahead of Aspull's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,089 in Bamber Bridge. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.5% in Bamber Bridge.
Bamber Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aspull has a population of 4,937 while Bamber Bridge has 40,045. Median household income is £31,149 in Bamber Bridge and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 43 in Bamber Bridge. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 58.5% in Bamber Bridge.
| Indicator | Aspull | Bamber Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 40,045 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £31,149 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 32.5% |
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