Aintree vs Appley Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf 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.
| Metric | Aintree | Appley Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Aintree | Appley Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 5,131 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £31,456.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 29.9% |
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