Aintree vs Burscough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aintree is about 20% cheaper on average. Burscough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Burscough
£271,878
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Burscough
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Burscough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Burscough
388.8
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Burscough
71.8
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Burscough
£31,989
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Aintree is £217,565, which is 20% less than Burscough at £271,878. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Burscough it is a flat at £160,554.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Burscough (£160,554 vs £124,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Burscough is the safer of the two – 58% lower than Aintree's 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Burscough 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 WestAintree has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Burscough. Aintree has 2 schools in total, while Burscough has 6.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burscough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Burscough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aintree offers faster average downloads at 490.1 Mbps, compared to 388.8 Mbps in Burscough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 91.4% in Burscough. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 74.5% in Burscough.
Aintree is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (490 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aintree are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71.8 (band C) in Burscough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,183 in Burscough. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Burscough.
Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,988.5 in Burscough and £29,314.7 in Aintree. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 44.6 in Burscough. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 57% in Burscough. Owner-occupancy is 57.6% in Aintree versus 71.4% in Burscough.
| Indicator | Aintree | Burscough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 8,754 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £31,988.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 31.9% |
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