Aspull vs Partington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Partington wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Partington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Partington
£236,511
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Partington
73.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Partington
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Partington
444.6
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Partington
70.7
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Partington
£33,783
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Aspull commands an average of £270,046, compared with £236,511 in Partington – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Partington it is a flat at £111,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 57% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £359,781).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Partington prices grew faster — 92% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Partington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 73.8 per 1,000 versus 92.4 per 1,000 in Aspull. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Partington 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 WestFamilies may prefer Aspull, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Partington. There are 3 schools in Aspull and 4 in Partington.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Partington School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Partington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 444.6 Mbps in Partington and 438.1 Mbps in Aspull. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 92.1% in Partington. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 87% in Partington.
Partington is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (445 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aspull leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Partington averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,163 in Partington. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Partington.
Aspull has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,783 in Partington and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 42.3 in Partington. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 69% in Partington. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 59.9% in Partington.
| Indicator | Aspull | Partington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 7,706 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £33,783 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 43% |
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