Aspull vs Blackrod
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Blackrod wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Aspull has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Blackrod
£218,151
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Blackrod
98.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Blackrod
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Blackrod
430.5
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Blackrod
72.2
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Blackrod
£30,334
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £218,151, Blackrod undercuts Aspull (£270,046) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Blackrod it is a flat at £132,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 72% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £329,077).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackrod prices grew faster — 47% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Aspull experience less crime overall, with a rate of 92.4 per 1,000 versus 98.7 per 1,000 in Blackrod. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Blackrod 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 Blackrod, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blackrod School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Blackrod |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aspull averages 438.1 Mbps – ahead of Blackrod's 430.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 94.3% in Blackrod. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 83.4% in Blackrod.
Aspull is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (438 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Blackrod leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Aspull averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,110 in Blackrod. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Blackrod.
Blackrod has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,333.5 in Blackrod and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 42.5 in Blackrod. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 66.8% in Blackrod. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 56.7% in Blackrod.
| Indicator | Aspull | Blackrod |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 5,340 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £30,333.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 30.6% |
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