Town comparison
Aspull vs Bury (Bury)
Which is better to live in? 11.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Bury (bury) is about 2% cheaper on average. Bury (bury) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Bury (Bury)
£264,940
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Bury (Bury)
91.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Bury (Bury)
84.4%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Bury (Bury)
448.6
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Bury (Bury)
70.8
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Bury (Bury)
£30,319
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bury (bury) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £264,940 versus £270,046 in Aspull. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Bury (bury) it is a flat at £138,819.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Bury (bury) (£138,819 vs £86,167).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bury (bury) prices grew faster — 49% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 91.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bury (bury) is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Aspull's 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Bury (bury) 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 84.4% in Bury (bury).
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bury (Bury) School Inspection Breakdown
84.4% of 34 schools (27 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Bury (Bury) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 34 |
| Primary | 3 | 27 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 84.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bury (bury) enjoy 448.6 Mbps on average, while Aspull lags behind at 438.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 96.8% in Bury (bury). Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 86.5% in Bury (bury).
Bury (bury) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (449 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aspull is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Bury (bury)'s band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,240 in Bury (bury). 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.7% in Bury (bury).
Aspull has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aspull has a population of 4,937 while Bury (bury) has 80,851. Median household income is £30,319.3 in Bury (bury) and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 42 in Bury (bury). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 56.3% in Bury (bury).
| Indicator | Aspull | Bury (Bury) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 80,851 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £30,319.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 29.8% |
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