Town comparison
Aspull vs Kirkby
Which is better to live in? 13.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Kirkby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% lower. Kirkby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Kirkby
£204,463
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Kirkby
81.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Kirkby
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Kirkby
424
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Kirkby
71.8
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Kirkby
£31,017
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £204,463, Kirkby undercuts Aspull (£270,046) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Kirkby it is a flat at £79,493.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 120% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £256,796).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kirkby prices grew faster — 68% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestKirkby has a crime rate of 81.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 13% lower than Aspull at 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Kirkby 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 WestOf the 3 schools in Aspull, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kirkby, which has 15 schools, the figure is 81.8%.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kirkby School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Kirkby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 15 |
| Primary | 3 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aspull averages 438.1 Mbps – ahead of Kirkby's 424.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 96.8% in Kirkby. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 82.1% in Kirkby.
Aspull is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (438 vs 424 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kirkby, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Aspull. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,128 in Kirkby. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Kirkby.
Kirkby has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,017 in Kirkby and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 43.4 in Kirkby. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 55.2% in Kirkby. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 65.1% in Kirkby. Aspull has a population of 4,937 and Kirkby has 45,559.
| Indicator | Aspull | Kirkby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 45,559 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £31,017 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 26.9% |
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