Town comparison
Aspull vs Old Trafford
Which is better to live in? 14.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aspull wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Old Trafford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Old Trafford
£304,995
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Old Trafford
73.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Old Trafford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Old Trafford
440.7
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Old Trafford
72.4
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Old Trafford
£31,085
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £270,046, Aspull undercuts Old Trafford (£304,995) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Old Trafford it is a flat at £167,154.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Old Trafford (£167,154 vs £86,167).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs -29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Old Trafford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 73.9 per 1,000 versus 92.4 per 1,000 in Aspull. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Old Trafford 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 Old Trafford, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Old Trafford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (6 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Old Trafford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Old Trafford averages 440.7 Mbps – ahead of Aspull's 438.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 97.6% in Old Trafford. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 85.3% in Old Trafford.
Old Trafford is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (441 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Old Trafford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Aspull averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,039 in Old Trafford. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.6% in Old Trafford.
Old Trafford has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,084.5 in Old Trafford and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 38.5 in Old Trafford. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 53.1% in Old Trafford. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 56.7% in Old Trafford.
| Indicator | Aspull | Old Trafford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 21,442 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £31,084.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 53.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 40.3% |
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