Aspull vs Walkden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aspull wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Aspull has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Walkden
£336,051
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Walkden
105.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Walkden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Walkden
479.7
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Walkden
73.2
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Walkden
£30,499
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Walkden commands an average of £336,051, compared with £270,046 in Aspull – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Walkden it is a flat at £154,356.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Walkden (£154,356 vs £86,167).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Walkden prices grew faster — 54% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Aspull experience less crime overall, with a rate of 92.4 per 1,000 versus 105.8 per 1,000 in Walkden. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Walkden 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 Walkden. There are 3 schools in Aspull and 9 in Walkden.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Walkden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Walkden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 3 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 479.7 Mbps in Walkden and 438.1 Mbps in Aspull. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 98.7% in Walkden. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 95.3% in Walkden.
Walkden is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (480 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Walkden, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Aspull. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £983 in Walkden. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 74.8% in Walkden.
Walkden has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Walkden and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 40.5 in Walkden. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 58.1% in Walkden. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 56.7% in Walkden. Aspull has a population of 4,937 and Walkden has 18,684.
| Indicator | Aspull | Walkden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 18,684 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £30,499 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 29.6% |
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