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Area guide · Merseyside

Living in Bebington

A snapshot of life in Bebington, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Bebington is a town in Merseyside, North West with a population of 57,607. The average house price is £219,276 and the overall crime rate is 69.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bebington ranks

Population

57,607

Avg House Price

£219,276

Crime Rate

69.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

95.5%

Avg Download Speed

475 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£31,311.5

Median Age

45.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bebington's detached homes (£349,143) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£120,052).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bebington prices have risen 35% over the last 9 years (£162,191 → £219,276).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£349,143£319,00070
Semi-Detached£238,044£232,500254
Terraced£174,899£177,500181
Flat£120,052£111,00048

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bebington is 69.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bebington: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

95.5% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools23
Primary18
Secondary5
% Top two bands95.5%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Brackenwood Infant SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Brackenwood Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Brookhurst Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Christ The King Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Church Drive Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Co-op Academy BebingtonSecondaryGood
Co-op Academy WoodsleePrimaryGood
Grove Street Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Heygarth Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Higher Bebington Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Mendell Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Poulton Lancelyn Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Raeburn Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
South Wirral High SchoolSecondaryGood
St Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
St John Plessington Catholic CollegeSecondaryGood
St John's Catholic Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
St John's Catholic Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Stanton Road Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Town Lane Infant SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Wirral Grammar School for BoysSecondaryGood
Wirral Grammar School for GirlsSecondaryOutstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Bebington averages 475 Mbps — 375% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bebington homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score69.8
% Rated C or Above62.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,164

Demographics & Economy

Population57,607
Median Age45.2
Median Household Income£31,311.5
Employment Rate55.2%
Owner Occupied66.7%
Degree-Level Qualified33.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bebington?
The average house price in Bebington is £219,276 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bebington?
The most affordable entry point in Bebington is a flat, with an average price of £120,052.
Is Bebington a safe place to live?
Bebington has a recorded crime rate of 69.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Bebington?
Bebington has 23 schools in total, with 95.5% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Bebington?
Average broadband download speeds in Bebington are around 475 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.7% of premises.
How big is Bebington?
Bebington is a settlement in Merseyside with a population of approximately 57,607.

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