Aspull vs Swinton (Salford)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Swinton (salford) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Aspull has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Swinton (Salford)
£228,113
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Swinton (Salford)
105.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Swinton (Salford)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Swinton (Salford)
479.2
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Swinton (Salford)
75
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Swinton (Salford)
£30,605
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Aspull commands an average of £270,046, compared with £228,113 in Swinton (salford) – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Swinton (salford) it is a flat at £139,954.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 84% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £306,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAspull has a crime rate of 92.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Swinton (salford) at 105.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Swinton (salford) 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 100% in Swinton (salford). There are 3 schools in Aspull and 10 in Swinton (salford).
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Swinton (Salford) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Swinton (Salford) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 10 |
| Primary | 3 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 479.2 Mbps in Swinton (salford) and 438.1 Mbps in Aspull. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 99.3% in Swinton (salford). Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 95% in Swinton (salford).
Swinton (salford) is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (479 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Swinton (salford), scoring 75 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Aspull. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £918 in Swinton (salford). 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 82.8% in Swinton (salford).
Swinton (salford) has more energy-efficient housing — 82.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,605 in Swinton (salford) and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 38.1 in Swinton (salford). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 58.8% in Swinton (salford). Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 47% in Swinton (salford). Aspull has a population of 4,937 and Swinton (salford) has 22,886.
| Indicator | Aspull | Swinton (Salford) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 22,886 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 38.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £30,605 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 47% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 33.5% |
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