Aspull vs Skelmersdale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Skelmersdale is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Skelmersdale has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Skelmersdale
£228,572
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Skelmersdale
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Skelmersdale
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Skelmersdale
316.7
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Skelmersdale
70.6
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Skelmersdale
£31,131
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Aspull commands an average of £270,046, compared with £228,572 in Skelmersdale – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Skelmersdale it is a flat at £115,267.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 79% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £314,950).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestSkelmersdale has a crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 91% lower than Aspull at 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Skelmersdale 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 WestFamilies may prefer Aspull, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Skelmersdale. There are 3 schools in Aspull and 18 in Skelmersdale.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Skelmersdale School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 18 schools (16 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Skelmersdale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 18 |
| Primary | 3 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 438.1 Mbps in Aspull and 316.7 Mbps in Skelmersdale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 95% in Skelmersdale. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 52.6% in Skelmersdale.
Aspull is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (438 vs 317 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aspull, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Skelmersdale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,271 in Skelmersdale. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.7% in Skelmersdale.
Aspull has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,131 in Skelmersdale and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 45 in Skelmersdale. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 54.5% in Skelmersdale. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 70.7% in Skelmersdale. Aspull has a population of 4,937 and Skelmersdale has 34,921.
| Indicator | Aspull | Skelmersdale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 34,921 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £31,131 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 70.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 30% |
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