Aspull vs Haydock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Haydock offers lower property prices by roughly 59%. Haydock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Haydock
£170,063
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Haydock
86.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Haydock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Haydock
405.8
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Haydock
71.4
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Haydock
£30,673
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Haydock is £170,063, which is 59% less than Aspull at £270,046. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Haydock it is a flat at £82,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 87% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £301,738).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 86.8 offences per 1,000 people, Haydock is the safer of the two – 6% lower than Aspull's 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Haydock 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 WestAspull has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Haydock. Aspull has 3 schools in total, while Haydock has 5.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haydock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Haydock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aspull offers faster average downloads at 438.1 Mbps, compared to 405.8 Mbps in Haydock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 89.7% in Haydock. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 79.1% in Haydock.
Aspull is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (438 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aspull are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Haydock. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,140 in Haydock. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Haydock.
Haydock has more energy-efficient housing — 67.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,673 in Haydock and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 44.6 in Haydock. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 54.7% in Haydock. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 67.5% in Haydock.
| Indicator | Aspull | Haydock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 16,143 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £30,673 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 28.6% |
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