Town comparison
Aspull vs Oswaldtwistle
Which is better to live in? 14.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Oswaldtwistle is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 80% lower. Aspull has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Oswaldtwistle
£149,624
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Oswaldtwistle
156.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Oswaldtwistle
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Oswaldtwistle
442.6
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Oswaldtwistle
69.1
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Oswaldtwistle
£29,973
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £149,624, Oswaldtwistle undercuts Aspull (£270,046) by around 80% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Oswaldtwistle it is a flat at £85,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 121% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £255,471).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAspull has a crime rate of 92.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69% lower than Oswaldtwistle at 156.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Oswaldtwistle 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 Oswaldtwistle, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Oswaldtwistle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Oswaldtwistle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Oswaldtwistle averages 442.6 Mbps – ahead of Aspull's 438.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 96.7% in Oswaldtwistle. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 85.4% in Oswaldtwistle.
Oswaldtwistle is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (443 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aspull leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Oswaldtwistle averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,326 in Oswaldtwistle. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58% in Oswaldtwistle.
Aspull has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,972.5 in Oswaldtwistle and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 42.5 in Oswaldtwistle. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 65.5% in Oswaldtwistle. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 56% in Oswaldtwistle.
| Indicator | Aspull | Oswaldtwistle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 10,810 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £29,972.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 27.9% |
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