Aspull vs Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf 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.
| Metric | Aspull | Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 52 |
| Primary | 3 | 43 |
| Secondary | 0 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Aspull | Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 124,958 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £30,947.2 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 33.1% |
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