Aintree vs Billinge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aintree is about 17% 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
Billinge
£261,331
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Billinge
86.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Billinge
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Billinge
460.4
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Billinge
71.4
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Billinge
£30,580
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Aintree more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £217,565 versus £261,331 in Billinge. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Billinge it is a flat at £88,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Aintree (£124,000 vs £88,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Aintree (76.1 per 1,000) compared to Billinge (86.8 per 1,000), a 14% difference. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Billinge 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 66.7% in Billinge.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Billinge School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Billinge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aintree enjoy 490.1 Mbps on average, while Billinge lags behind at 460.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 96.9% in Billinge. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 90.5% in Billinge.
Aintree is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (490 vs 460 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aintree is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Billinge's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,109 in Billinge. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.4% in Billinge.
Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aintree has a population of 6,212 while Billinge has 4,963. Median household income is £30,579.7 in Billinge and £29,314.7 in Aintree. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 44.1 in Billinge. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 55.6% in Billinge.
| Indicator | Aintree | Billinge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 4,963 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £30,579.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 27.7% |
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