Town comparison
Aspull vs Stretford
Which is better to live in? 14.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Aspull is about 15% cheaper on average. Stretford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Stretford
£319,536
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Stretford
74.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Stretford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Stretford
468
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Stretford
70.7
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Stretford
£33,783
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Aspull is £270,046, which is 15% less than Stretford at £319,536. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Stretford it is a flat at £167,159.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Stretford (£167,159 vs £86,167).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stretford prices grew faster — 62% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Stretford (74 per 1,000) compared to Aspull (92.4 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Stretford 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 Stretford. Aspull has 3 schools in total, while Stretford has 11.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stretford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Stretford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 11 |
| Primary | 3 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Stretford offers faster average downloads at 468.0 Mbps, compared to 438.1 Mbps in Aspull. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 99% in Stretford. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 91.8% in Stretford.
Stretford is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (468 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 70.7 (band C) in Stretford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,163 in Stretford. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Stretford.
Aspull has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,783 in Stretford and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 42.3 in Stretford. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 59.9% in Stretford. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 69% in Stretford.
| Indicator | Aspull | Stretford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 28,010 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £33,783 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 43% |
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