Aspull vs Whitefield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aspull offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Whitefield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Whitefield
£310,314
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Whitefield
91.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Whitefield
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Whitefield
488.9
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Whitefield
71.1
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Whitefield
£31,592
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Aspull more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £270,046 versus £310,314 in Whitefield. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Whitefield it is a flat at £176,045.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Whitefield (£176,045 vs £86,167).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Whitefield prices grew faster — 62% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 91.7 offences per 1,000 people, Whitefield is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Aspull's 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Whitefield 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 WestSchool quality favours Aspull: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Whitefield.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitefield School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Whitefield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 11 |
| Primary | 3 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Whitefield enjoy 488.9 Mbps on average, while Aspull lags behind at 438.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 99.1% in Whitefield. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 97.5% in Whitefield.
Whitefield is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (489 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aspull is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Whitefield's band C (score 71.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,184 in Whitefield. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Whitefield.
Aspull has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aspull has a population of 4,937 while Whitefield has 22,193. Median household income is £31,592 in Whitefield and £29,107 in Aspull. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 42.3 in Whitefield. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 57.1% in Whitefield.
| Indicator | Aspull | Whitefield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 22,193 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £31,592 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 32.3% |
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