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Aspull vs Old Trafford

Which is better to live in? 14.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricAspullOld Trafford
Total Schools36
Primary36
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAspullOld Trafford
Population4,93721,442
Median Age41.938.5
Median Household Income£29,107£31,084.5
Employment Rate55.8%56.7%
Owner Occupied64%53.1%
Degree-Level Qualified26.6%40.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Aspull and Old Trafford?
Aspull and Old Trafford are approximately 14.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Aspull or Old Trafford?
Aspull is cheaper, with an average house price of £270,046.
Is Aspull or Old Trafford safer?
Old Trafford has the lower crime rate at 73.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Aspull or Old Trafford?
Aspull has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Aspull or Old Trafford?
Old Trafford has faster average broadband at 440.7 Mbps.

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