Aspull vs Prestwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aspull offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Prestwich has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Prestwich
£312,556
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Prestwich
91.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Prestwich
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Prestwich
477.5
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Prestwich
72.6
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Prestwich
£29,989
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Aspull is £270,046, which is 14% less than Prestwich at £312,556. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Prestwich it is a flat at £167,920.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Prestwich (£167,920 vs £86,167).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Prestwich prices grew faster — 57% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Prestwich (91.7 per 1,000) compared to Aspull (92.4 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Prestwich 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 88.9% in Prestwich. Aspull has 3 schools in total, while Prestwich has 11.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Prestwich School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Prestwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 11 |
| Primary | 3 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Prestwich offers faster average downloads at 477.5 Mbps, compared to 438.1 Mbps in Aspull. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 99.2% in Prestwich. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 94.1% in Prestwich.
Prestwich is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (478 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Prestwich are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Aspull. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,050 in Prestwich. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Prestwich.
Prestwich has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,989 in Prestwich and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 38.5 in Prestwich. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 55.3% in Prestwich. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 52.1% in Prestwich.
| Indicator | Aspull | Prestwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 31,509 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £29,989 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 52.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 35% |
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