Aspull vs Heywood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aspull is about 24% 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
Heywood
£353,345
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Heywood
105.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Heywood
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Heywood
451.7
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Heywood
71.9
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Heywood
£28,946
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Aspull more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £270,046 versus £353,345 in Heywood. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Heywood it is a flat at £139,380.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 55% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £365,155).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Heywood prices grew faster — 197% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 92.4 offences per 1,000 people, Aspull is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Heywood's 105.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Heywood 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 90.9% in Heywood.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Heywood School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Heywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 12 |
| Primary | 3 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Heywood enjoy 451.7 Mbps on average, while Aspull lags behind at 438.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 96% in Heywood. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 87.6% in Heywood.
Heywood is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (452 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Heywood is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Aspull's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,138 in Heywood. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Heywood.
Heywood has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aspull has a population of 4,937 while Heywood has 29,724. Median household income is £29,107 in Aspull and £28,946 in Heywood. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 40.3 in Heywood. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 54% in Heywood.
| Indicator | Aspull | Heywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 29,724 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 40.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £28,946 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 26.4% |
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