Aintree vs Appleby-in-Westmorland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 77.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aintree is about 17% cheaper on average. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Appleby-in-Westmorland
£261,432
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Appleby-in-Westmorland
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Appleby-in-Westmorland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Appleby-in-Westmorland
172.6
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Appleby-in-Westmorland
67
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Appleby-in-Westmorland
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Aintree is £217,565, which is 17% less than Appleby In Westmorland at £261,432. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Appleby In Westmorland it is a flat at £96,650.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Aintree (£124,000 vs £96,650).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Aintree and Appleby In Westmorland at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestAintree has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Appleby In Westmorland. Aintree has 2 schools in total, while Appleby In Westmorland has 2.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Appleby-in-Westmorland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Appleby-in-Westmorland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aintree offers faster average downloads at 490.1 Mbps, compared to 172.6 Mbps in Appleby In Westmorland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 85.1% in Appleby In Westmorland. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 24% in Appleby In Westmorland.
Aintree is the faster of the two by 184% on average download speed (490 vs 173 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aintree are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 67 (band C) in Appleby In Westmorland. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,677 in Appleby In Westmorland. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Appleby In Westmorland.
Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,536 in Appleby In Westmorland and £29,314.7 in Aintree. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 48.2 in Appleby In Westmorland. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 56.8% in Appleby In Westmorland. Owner-occupancy is 57.6% in Aintree versus 71.4% in Appleby In Westmorland.
| Indicator | Aintree | Appleby-in-Westmorland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 3,233 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £33,536 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 32% |
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