Aspull vs Eccles (Salford)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aspull is about 5% cheaper on average. Aspull has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Eccles (Salford)
£285,090
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Eccles (Salford)
105.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Eccles (Salford)
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Eccles (Salford)
483
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Eccles (Salford)
75
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Eccles (Salford)
£30,605
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Aspull more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £270,046 versus £285,090 in Eccles (salford). The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Eccles (salford) it is a flat at £152,803.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Eccles (salford) (£152,803 vs £86,167).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eccles (salford) prices grew faster — 81% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 92.4 offences per 1,000 people, Aspull is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Eccles (salford)'s 105.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Eccles (salford) 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 92.3% in Eccles (salford).
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eccles (Salford) School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Eccles (Salford) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 15 |
| Primary | 3 | 12 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Eccles (salford) enjoy 483.0 Mbps on average, while Aspull lags behind at 438.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 98.3% in Eccles (salford). Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 95.9% in Eccles (salford).
Eccles (salford) is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (483 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Eccles (salford) is band C (score 75), ahead of Aspull's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £918 in Eccles (salford). 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 82.8% in Eccles (salford).
Eccles (salford) has more energy-efficient housing — 82.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aspull has a population of 4,937 while Eccles (salford) has 40,910. Median household income is £30,605 in Eccles (salford) and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 38.1 in Eccles (salford). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 58.8% in Eccles (salford).
| Indicator | Aspull | Eccles (Salford) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 40,910 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 38.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £30,605 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 47% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 33.5% |
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