Aintree vs Crosby (Sefton)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aintree offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. Crosby (sefton) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Crosby (Sefton)
£304,685
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Crosby (Sefton)
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Crosby (Sefton)
93.3%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Crosby (Sefton)
486
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Crosby (Sefton)
71
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Crosby (Sefton)
£27,377
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Aintree is £217,565, which is 29% less than Crosby (sefton) at £304,685. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Crosby (sefton) it is a flat at £172,320.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 33% pricier in Crosby (sefton) (£333,868 vs £224,824).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crosby (sefton) prices grew faster — 59% vs 51%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Crosby (sefton) (75.9 per 1,000) compared to Aintree (76.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Crosby (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 WestAintree has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 93.3% in Crosby (sefton). Aintree has 2 schools in total, while Crosby (sefton) has 17.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crosby (Sefton) School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Crosby (Sefton) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 17 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aintree offers faster average downloads at 490.1 Mbps, compared to 486.0 Mbps in Crosby (sefton). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 99% in Crosby (sefton). Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 96.1% in Crosby (sefton).
Aintree is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (490 vs 486 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 (band C) in Crosby (sefton). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,138 in Crosby (sefton). 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Crosby (sefton).
Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,314.7 in Aintree and £27,377 in Crosby (sefton). The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 46.9 in Crosby (sefton). Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 53.6% in Crosby (sefton). Owner-occupancy is 57.6% in Aintree versus 66.6% in Crosby (sefton).
| Indicator | Aintree | Crosby (Sefton) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 50,218 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £27,377 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 29.9% |
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