Town comparison
Aspull vs Burscough
Which is better to live in? 11.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Aspull is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Burscough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Burscough
£271,878
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Burscough
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Burscough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Burscough
388.8
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Burscough
71.8
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Burscough
£31,989
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Burscough commands an average of £271,878, compared with £270,046 in Aspull – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Burscough it is a flat at £160,554.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 50% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £376,173).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBurscough has a crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 91% lower than Aspull at 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Burscough 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 WestFamilies may prefer Aspull, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Burscough. There are 3 schools in Aspull and 6 in Burscough.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burscough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Burscough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 438.1 Mbps in Aspull and 388.8 Mbps in Burscough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 91.4% in Burscough. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 74.5% in Burscough.
Aspull is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (438 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Burscough 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 £1,183 in Burscough. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Burscough.
Burscough has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,988.5 in Burscough and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 44.6 in Burscough. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 71.4% in Burscough. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 57% in Burscough.
| Indicator | Aspull | Burscough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 8,754 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £31,988.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 31.9% |
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