Aintree vs Bebington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aintree offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Bebington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Bebington
£219,276
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Bebington
69.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Bebington
95.5%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Bebington
474.9
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Bebington
69.8
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Bebington
£31,312
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Aintree more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £217,565 versus £219,276 in Bebington. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Bebington it is a flat at £120,052.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Aintree (£234,500 vs £174,899).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 69.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bebington is the safer of the two – 9% lower than Aintree's 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Bebington 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 95.5% in Bebington.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bebington School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Bebington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 23 |
| Primary | 2 | 18 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aintree enjoy 490.1 Mbps on average, while Bebington lags behind at 474.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 98.7% in Bebington. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 94.1% in Bebington.
Aintree is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (490 vs 475 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aintree is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Bebington's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,164 in Bebington. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Bebington.
Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aintree has a population of 6,212 while Bebington has 57,607. Median household income is £31,311.5 in Bebington and £29,314.7 in Aintree. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 45.2 in Bebington. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 55.2% in Bebington.
| Indicator | Aintree | Bebington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 57,607 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £31,311.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 33.6% |
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