Town comparison
Aspull vs Bolton (Bolton)
Which is better to live in? 6.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bolton (bolton) offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Aspull has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Bolton (Bolton)
£261,398
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Bolton (Bolton)
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Bolton (Bolton)
96.5%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Bolton (Bolton)
437.3
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Bolton (Bolton)
71.4
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Bolton (Bolton)
£27,821
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bolton (bolton) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £261,398 versus £270,046 in Aspull. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Bolton (bolton) it is a flat at £133,932.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £412,754).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 92.4 offences per 1,000 people, Aspull is the safer of the two – 6% lower than Bolton (bolton)'s 98.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Bolton (bolton) 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 96.5% in Bolton (bolton).
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bolton (Bolton) School Inspection Breakdown
96.5% of 72 schools (60 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Bolton (Bolton) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 72 |
| Primary | 3 | 60 |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aspull enjoy 438.1 Mbps on average, while Bolton (bolton) lags behind at 437.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 96.1% in Bolton (bolton). Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 83.2% in Bolton (bolton).
Aspull is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (438 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aspull is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Bolton (bolton)'s band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,126 in Bolton (bolton). 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Bolton (bolton).
Aspull has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aspull has a population of 4,937 while Bolton (bolton) has 184,618. Median household income is £29,107 in Aspull and £27,821 in Bolton (bolton). The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 40.8 in Bolton (bolton). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 54% in Bolton (bolton).
| Indicator | Aspull | Bolton (Bolton) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 184,618 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £27,821 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 61.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 27.4% |
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