Town comparison
Aspull vs Billinge
Which is better to live in? 7.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Billinge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Billinge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Billinge
£261,331
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Billinge
86.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Billinge
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Billinge
460.4
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Billinge
71.4
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Billinge
£30,580
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £261,331, Billinge undercuts Aspull (£270,046) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Billinge it is a flat at £88,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 53% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £368,138).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBillinge has a crime rate of 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6% lower than Aspull at 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Billinge 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 WestOf the 3 schools in Aspull, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Billinge, which has 3 schools, the figure is 66.7%.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Billinge School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Billinge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Billinge averages 460.4 Mbps – ahead of Aspull's 438.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 96.9% in Billinge. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 90.5% in Billinge.
Billinge is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (460 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aspull, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Billinge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,109 in Billinge. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.4% in Billinge.
Billinge has more energy-efficient housing — 67.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,579.7 in Billinge and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 44.1 in Billinge. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 55.6% in Billinge. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 67.1% in Billinge. Aspull has a population of 4,937 and Billinge has 4,963.
| Indicator | Aspull | Billinge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 4,963 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £30,579.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 27.7% |
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