Town comparison
Aspull vs Wigan
Which is better to live in? 3.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Wigan is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. Wigan has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aspull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aspull
£270,046
Wigan
£200,820
Crime Rate
Aspull
92.4
Wigan
92.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aspull
100.0%
Wigan
95.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aspull
438.1
Wigan
407.5
EPC Rating
Aspull
71.4
Wigan
71.4
Median Income
Aspull
£29,107
Wigan
£29,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Aspull commands an average of £270,046, compared with £200,820 in Wigan – a difference of 34%. The most affordable entry point in Aspull is a flat at £86,167, while in Wigan it is a flat at £97,455.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 80% pricier in Aspull (£564,608 vs £313,885).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aspull prices grew faster — 46% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWigan has a crime rate of 92.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Aspull at 92.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aspull is violent-crime, while in Wigan 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 95% in Wigan. There are 3 schools in Aspull and 27 in Wigan.
Aspull School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wigan School Inspection Breakdown
95% of 27 schools (24 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aspull | Wigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 27 |
| Primary | 3 | 24 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 438.1 Mbps in Aspull and 407.5 Mbps in Wigan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aspull and 96.6% in Wigan. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Aspull and 78.2% in Wigan.
Aspull is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (438 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aspull, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Wigan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Aspull and £1,087 in Wigan. 66.6% of homes in Aspull have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Wigan.
Aspull has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,107 in Aspull and £29,107 in Wigan. The median age is 41.9 in Aspull and 41.9 in Wigan. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Aspull and 55.8% in Wigan. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Aspull versus 64% in Wigan. Aspull has a population of 4,937 and Wigan has 81,514.
| Indicator | Aspull | Wigan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,937 | 81,514 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £29,107 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 26.6% |
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