Aspull vs Haslingden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Haslingden offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. Haslingden has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Haslingden
£205,486
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Haslingden
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Haslingden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Haslingden
381.6
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Haslingden
69.3
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Haslingden
£30,420
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Haslingden more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £205,486 versus £270,046 in Aspull. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Haslingden it is a flat at £112,260.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 50% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £376,761).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haslingden prices grew faster — 55% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 64.2 offences per 1,000 people, Haslingden is the safer of the two – 44% lower than Aspull's 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Haslingden 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 Haslingden.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haslingden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Haslingden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aspull enjoy 438.1 Mbps on average, while Haslingden lags behind at 381.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 93.5% in Haslingden. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 71.1% in Haslingden.
Aspull is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (438 vs 382 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aspull is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Haslingden's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,398 in Haslingden. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Haslingden.
Aspull has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aspull has a population of 4,937 while Haslingden has 15,432. Median household income is £30,420 in Haslingden and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 43.3 in Haslingden. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 57.8% in Haslingden.
| Indicator | Aspull | Haslingden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 15,432 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £30,420 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 30.7% |
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