Aspull vs Radcliffe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Radcliffe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 35% lower. Radcliffe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Radcliffe
£199,648
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Radcliffe
91.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Radcliffe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Radcliffe
467.1
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Radcliffe
71.2
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Radcliffe
£29,707
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £199,648, Radcliffe undercuts Aspull (£270,046) by around 35% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Radcliffe it is a flat at £110,655.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 71% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £330,589).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Radcliffe prices grew faster — 51% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestRadcliffe has a crime rate of 91.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Aspull at 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Radcliffe 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 WestOf the 3 schools in Aspull, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Radcliffe, which has 9 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Radcliffe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Radcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 3 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Radcliffe averages 467.1 Mbps – ahead of Aspull's 438.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 98% in Radcliffe. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 91% in Radcliffe.
Radcliffe is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (467 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aspull, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Radcliffe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,155 in Radcliffe. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Radcliffe.
Aspull has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,706.5 in Radcliffe and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 41.5 in Radcliffe. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 55.5% in Radcliffe. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 64.2% in Radcliffe. Aspull has a population of 4,937 and Radcliffe has 31,114.
| Indicator | Aspull | Radcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 31,114 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £29,706.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 64.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 29.8% |
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