Aspull vs Penwortham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Penwortham offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Penwortham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Penwortham
£242,086
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Penwortham
55.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Penwortham
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Penwortham
385.2
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Penwortham
72.2
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Penwortham
£30,301
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Penwortham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £242,086 versus £270,046 in Aspull. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Penwortham it is a flat at £116,656.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 57% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £358,620).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 55.6 offences per 1,000 people, Penwortham is the safer of the two – 66% lower than Aspull's 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Penwortham 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 WestSchool quality favours Aspull: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90.9% in Penwortham.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Penwortham School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Penwortham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 11 |
| Primary | 3 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aspull enjoy 438.1 Mbps on average, while Penwortham lags behind at 385.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 96.7% in Penwortham. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 72.9% in Penwortham.
Aspull is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (438 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Penwortham is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Aspull's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,086 in Penwortham. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Penwortham.
Penwortham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aspull has a population of 4,937 while Penwortham has 20,489. Median household income is £30,300.5 in Penwortham and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 42.4 in Penwortham. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 58% in Penwortham.
| Indicator | Aspull | Penwortham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 20,489 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £30,300.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 31.9% |
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