Aintree vs Ashton-in-Makerfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashton In Makerfield is about 28% cheaper on average. Aintree has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Ashton-in-Makerfield
£170,063
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Ashton-in-Makerfield
92.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Ashton-in-Makerfield
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Ashton-in-Makerfield
420
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Ashton-in-Makerfield
71.8
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Ashton-in-Makerfield
£30,304
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Ashton In Makerfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £170,063 versus £217,565 in Aintree. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Ashton In Makerfield it is a flat at £82,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 98% pricier in Aintree (£234,500 vs £118,701).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 76.1 offences per 1,000 people, Aintree is the safer of the two – 21% lower than Ashton In Makerfield's 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Ashton In Makerfield 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 WestSchool quality favours Aintree: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90.9% in Ashton In Makerfield.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ashton-in-Makerfield School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Ashton-in-Makerfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aintree enjoy 490.1 Mbps on average, while Ashton In Makerfield lags behind at 420.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 96.7% in Ashton In Makerfield. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 81.4% in Ashton In Makerfield.
Aintree is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (490 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aintree is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Ashton In Makerfield's band C (score 71.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,028 in Ashton In Makerfield. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Ashton In Makerfield.
Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aintree has a population of 6,212 while Ashton In Makerfield has 26,367. Median household income is £30,304 in Ashton In Makerfield and £29,314.7 in Aintree. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 43.6 in Ashton In Makerfield. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 56.2% in Ashton In Makerfield.
| Indicator | Aintree | Ashton-in-Makerfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 26,367 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £30,304 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 65.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 26.5% |
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