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Area guide · Merseyside

Living in Greasby

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

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At a glance

Greasby is a village in Merseyside, North West with a population of 9,175. The average house price is £265,297 and the overall crime rate is 53.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Greasby ranks

Population

9,175

Avg House Price

£265,297

Crime Rate

53.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

480 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,125

Median Age

45.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Greasby's detached homes (£331,336) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£120,725).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Greasby prices have risen 50% over the last 9 years (£176,549 → £265,297).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£331,336	£327,500	24
Semi-Detached	£271,000	£255,000	47
Terraced	£192,900	£177,500	5
Flat	£120,725	£97,500	10

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Greasby is 53.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Greasby: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	4
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Brookdale Primary School	Primary	Good
Greasby Infant School	Primary	Good
Greasby Junior School	Primary	Good
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Greasby averages 480 Mbps — 380% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Greasby homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 53.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.2
% Rated C or Above	53.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,226

Demographics & Economy

Population	9,175
Median Age	45.4
Median Household Income	£31,125
Employment Rate	53.2%
Owner Occupied	65%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Greasby?

The average house price in Greasby is £265,297 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Greasby?

The most affordable entry point in Greasby is a flat, with an average price of £120,725.

Is Greasby a safe place to live?

Greasby has a recorded crime rate of 53.0 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 Greasby?

Greasby has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Greasby?

Average broadband download speeds in Greasby are around 480 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 99.3% of premises.

How big is Greasby?

Greasby is a settlement in Merseyside with a population of approximately 9,175.

Most compared with

How does Greasby stack up against its neighbours?

Aintree

Greasby

House price: £217,565 · £265,297
Crime rate: 76.1 · 53
Distance: 10.4 mi

Bagillt

Greasby

House price: £235,651 · £265,297
Crime rate: 63.4 · 53
Distance: 7.5 mi

Bebington

Greasby

House price: £219,276 · £265,297
Crime rate: 69.9 · 53
Distance: 5.7 mi

Birkenhead

Greasby

House price: £154,135 · £265,297
Crime rate: 69.9 · 53
Distance: 3.0 mi

Bootle (Sefton)

Greasby

House price: £139,379 · £265,297
Crime rate: 75.9 · 53
Distance: 8.1 mi

Buckley

Greasby

House price: £219,761 · £265,297
Crime rate: 63.9 · 53
Distance: 14.5 mi

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