Town comparison
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.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestAspull 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.
| Metric | Aspull | Platt Bridge and Abram |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Aspull | Platt Bridge and Abram |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 10,587 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £29,107 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 26.6% |
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