Aspull vs Burtonwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burtonwood offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Burtonwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Burtonwood
£233,244
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Burtonwood
69.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Burtonwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Burtonwood
446.5
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Burtonwood
72
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Burtonwood
£31,331
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Burtonwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £233,244 versus £270,046 in Aspull. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Burtonwood it is a flat at £124,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 49% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £378,833).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burtonwood prices grew faster — 51% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 69.1 offences per 1,000 people, Burtonwood is the safer of the two – 34% lower than Aspull's 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Burtonwood 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 100% in Burtonwood.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burtonwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Burtonwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burtonwood enjoy 446.5 Mbps on average, while Aspull lags behind at 438.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 96.4% in Burtonwood. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 87.3% in Burtonwood.
Burtonwood is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (447 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burtonwood is band C (score 72), ahead of Aspull's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,030 in Burtonwood. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Burtonwood.
Burtonwood has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aspull has a population of 4,937 while Burtonwood has 3,504. Median household income is £31,330.5 in Burtonwood and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 43.9 in Burtonwood. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 57.3% in Burtonwood.
| Indicator | Aspull | Burtonwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 3,504 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £31,330.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 30.1% |
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