Aintree vs Bootle (Sefton)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Bootle (sefton) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 56% lower. Bootle (sefton) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Bootle (Sefton)
£139,379
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Bootle (Sefton)
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Bootle (Sefton)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Bootle (Sefton)
399.8
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Bootle (Sefton)
71.2
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Bootle (Sefton)
£28,521
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Aintree commands an average of £217,565, compared with £139,379 in Bootle (sefton) – a difference of 56%. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Bootle (sefton) it is a flat at £64,930.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 110% pricier in Aintree (£234,500 vs £111,465).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBootle (sefton) has a crime rate of 75.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Aintree at 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Bootle (sefton) 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 WestFamilies may prefer Aintree, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Bootle (sefton). There are 2 schools in Aintree and 20 in Bootle (sefton).
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bootle (Sefton) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 20 schools (16 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Bootle (Sefton) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 20 |
| Primary | 2 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 490.1 Mbps in Aintree and 399.8 Mbps in Bootle (sefton). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 97.2% in Bootle (sefton). Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 76.4% in Bootle (sefton).
Aintree is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (490 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aintree, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Bootle (sefton). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,072 in Bootle (sefton). 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.1% in Bootle (sefton).
Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 69.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,314.7 in Aintree and £28,520.5 in Bootle (sefton). The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 43.3 in Bootle (sefton). Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 52.4% in Bootle (sefton). Owner-occupancy is 57.6% in Aintree versus 56.7% in Bootle (sefton). Aintree has a population of 6,212 and Bootle (sefton) has 53,722.
| Indicator | Aintree | Bootle (Sefton) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 53,722 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £28,520.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 30.4% |
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