Aspull vs Longton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aspull offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Longton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Longton
£375,545
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Longton
67.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Longton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Longton
326
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Longton
71.8
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Longton
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Aspull is £270,046, which is 28% less than Longton at £375,545. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Longton it is a terraced at £175,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 7% pricier in Longton (£229,300 vs £213,457).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Longton prices grew faster — 64% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Longton (67.4 per 1,000) compared to Aspull (92.4 per 1,000), a 37% difference. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Longton 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 Longton. Aspull has 3 schools in total, while Longton has 5.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Longton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Longton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aspull offers faster average downloads at 438.1 Mbps, compared to 326.0 Mbps in Longton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 91.4% in Longton. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 58.7% in Longton.
Aspull is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (438 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Longton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Aspull. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,166 in Longton. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Longton.
Aspull has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,406.2 in Longton and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 45.6 in Longton. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 55.4% in Longton. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 70.3% in Longton.
| Indicator | Aspull | Longton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 10,912 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £31,406.2 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 31.7% |
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