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Aspull vs Platt Bridge and Abram

Which is better to live in? 3.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Overall, Platt Bridge And Abram offers lower property prices by roughly 73%. Platt Bridge And Abram has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Aspull

£270,046

Platt Bridge and Abram

£156,508

Crime Rate

Aspull

92.4

Platt Bridge and Abram

92.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Aspull

100.0%

Platt Bridge and Abram

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Aspull

438.1

Platt Bridge and Abram

438.1

EPC Rating

Aspull

71.4

Platt Bridge and Abram

71.4

Median Income

Aspull

£29,107

Platt Bridge and Abram

£29,107

The average house price in Platt Bridge And Abram is £156,508, which is 73% less than Aspull at £270,046. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Platt Bridge And Abram it is a flat at £91,143.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 107% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £273,283).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Platt Bridge And Abram prices grew faster — 51% vs 46%.

With 92.1 offences per 1,000 people, Platt Bridge And Abram is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Aspull's 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Platt Bridge And Abram it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Aspull has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Platt Bridge And Abram. Aspull has 3 schools in total, while Platt Bridge And Abram has 4.

Aspull School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Platt Bridge and Abram School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAspullPlatt Bridge and Abram
Total Schools34
Primary34
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Aspull offers faster average downloads at 438.1 Mbps, compared to 438.1 Mbps in Platt Bridge And Abram. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 96% in Platt Bridge And Abram. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 85% in Platt Bridge And Abram.

Aspull is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (438 vs 438 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Aspull are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Platt Bridge And Abram. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,087 in Platt Bridge And Abram. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Platt Bridge And Abram.

Aspull has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,107 in Aspull and £29,107 in Platt Bridge And Abram. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 41.9 in Platt Bridge And Abram. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 55.8% in Platt Bridge And Abram. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 64% in Platt Bridge And Abram.

IndicatorAspullPlatt Bridge and Abram
Population4,93710,587
Median Age41.941.9
Median Household Income£29,107£29,107
Employment Rate55.8%55.8%
Owner Occupied64%64%
Degree-Level Qualified26.6%26.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Aspull and Platt Bridge And Abram?
Aspull and Platt Bridge And Abram are approximately 3.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Aspull or Platt Bridge And Abram?
Platt Bridge And Abram is cheaper, with an average house price of £156,508.
Is Aspull or Platt Bridge And Abram safer?
Platt Bridge And Abram has the lower crime rate at 92.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Aspull or Platt Bridge And Abram?
Aspull has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Aspull or Platt Bridge And Abram?
Aspull has faster average broadband at 438.1 Mbps.

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