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Aspull vs Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Aspull

£270,046

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

£228,340

Crime Rate

Aspull

92.4

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

84.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Aspull

100.0%

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

97.7%

Avg Download Speed

Aspull

438.1

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

398.1

EPC Rating

Aspull

71.4

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

71.8

Median Income

Aspull

£29,107

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

£30,947

At £228,340, Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) undercuts Aspull (£270,046) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) it is a flat at £101,069.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 63% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £346,938).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs 30%.

Residents of Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84.2 per 1,000 versus 92.4 per 1,000 in Aspull. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 3 schools in Aspull, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen), which has 52 schools, the figure is 97.7%.

Aspull School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) School Inspection Breakdown

97.7% of 52 schools (43 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAspullBlackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)
Total Schools352
Primary343
Secondary09
% Top two bands100%97.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Aspull averages 438.1 Mbps – ahead of Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen)'s 398.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 95.5% in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen). Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 76.3% in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen).

Aspull is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (438 vs 398 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Aspull averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,178 in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen). 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen).

Aspull has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,947.2 in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 44 in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen). Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 71% in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 57.9% in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen).

IndicatorAspullBlackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)
Population4,937124,958
Median Age41.944
Median Household Income£29,107£30,947.2
Employment Rate55.8%57.9%
Owner Occupied64%71%
Degree-Level Qualified26.6%33.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Aspull and Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen)?
Aspull and Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) are approximately 12.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Aspull or Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen)?
Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) is cheaper, with an average house price of £228,340.
Is Aspull or Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) safer?
Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) has the lower crime rate at 84.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Aspull or Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen)?
Aspull has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Aspull or Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen)?
Aspull has faster average broadband at 438.1 Mbps.

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