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Aintree vs Appley Bridge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Aintree wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Aintree has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Aintree

£217,565

Appley Bridge

£265,435

Crime Rate

Aintree

76.1

Appley Bridge

92.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Aintree

100.0%

Appley Bridge

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Aintree

490.1

Appley Bridge

416.7

EPC Rating

Aintree

71.8

Appley Bridge

71.7

Median Income

Aintree

£29,315

Appley Bridge

£31,457

At £217,565, Aintree undercuts Appley Bridge (£265,435) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Appley Bridge it is a flat at £154,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Aintree (£234,500 vs £194,722).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 32%.

Residents of Aintree experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.1 per 1,000 versus 92.4 per 1,000 in Appley Bridge. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Appley Bridge it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Aintree, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Appley Bridge, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Aintree School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Appley Bridge School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAintreeAppley Bridge
Total Schools22
Primary22
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Aintree averages 490.1 Mbps – ahead of Appley Bridge's 416.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 94.8% in Appley Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 80.8% in Appley Bridge.

Aintree is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (490 vs 417 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Aintree leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Appley Bridge averages 71.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,138 in Appley Bridge. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Appley Bridge.

Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,456.7 in Appley Bridge and £29,314.7 in Aintree. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 44.1 in Appley Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 57.6% in Aintree versus 69.7% in Appley Bridge. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 57.1% in Appley Bridge.

IndicatorAintreeAppley Bridge
Population6,2125,131
Median Age42.844.1
Median Household Income£29,314.7£31,456.7
Employment Rate53.5%57.1%
Owner Occupied57.6%69.7%
Degree-Level Qualified28.2%29.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Aintree and Appley Bridge?
Aintree and Appley Bridge are approximately 11.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Aintree or Appley Bridge?
Aintree is cheaper, with an average house price of £217,565.
Is Aintree or Appley Bridge safer?
Aintree has the lower crime rate at 76.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Aintree or Appley Bridge?
Aintree has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Aintree or Appley Bridge?
Aintree has faster average broadband at 490.1 Mbps.

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