Town comparison
Aspull vs Hindley
Which is better to live in? 2.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Hindley is about 55% cheaper on average. Hindley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Hindley
£174,266
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Hindley
92.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Hindley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Hindley
438.1
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Hindley
71.4
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Hindley
£29,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Hindley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £174,266 versus £270,046 in Aspull. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Hindley it is a flat at £96,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 95% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £289,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 92.2 offences per 1,000 people, Hindley is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Aspull's 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Hindley 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 Hindley.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hindley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Hindley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 3 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aspull enjoy 438.1 Mbps on average, while Hindley lags behind at 438.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 96% in Hindley. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 85% in Hindley.
Aspull is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (438 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aspull is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Hindley's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,087 in Hindley. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Hindley.
Aspull has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aspull has a population of 4,937 while Hindley has 24,485. Median household income is £29,107 in Aspull and £29,107 in Hindley. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 41.9 in Hindley. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 55.8% in Hindley.
| Indicator | Aspull | Hindley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 24,485 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £29,107 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 26.6% |
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