Town comparison
Aspull vs Culcheth
Which is better to live in? 8.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Aspull is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. Culcheth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Culcheth
£404,441
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Culcheth
68.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Culcheth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Culcheth
424.5
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Culcheth
72.6
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Culcheth
£30,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £270,046, Aspull undercuts Culcheth (£404,441) by around 33% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Culcheth it is a flat at £161,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 47% pricier in Culcheth (£161,214 vs £86,167).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCulcheth has a crime rate of 68.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34% lower than Aspull at 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Culcheth 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 Culcheth, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Culcheth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Culcheth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aspull averages 438.1 Mbps – ahead of Culcheth's 424.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 93.5% in Culcheth. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 82.6% in Culcheth.
Aspull is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (438 vs 425 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Culcheth, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Aspull. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,007 in Culcheth. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.4% in Culcheth.
Culcheth has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,914.8 in Culcheth and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 42.2 in Culcheth. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 57.7% in Culcheth. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 61.6% in Culcheth. Aspull has a population of 4,937 and Culcheth has 6,722.
| Indicator | Aspull | Culcheth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 6,722 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £30,914.8 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 29.9% |
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