Aintree vs Haydock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Haydock wins on house prices with a 28% gap. Aintree has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Haydock
£170,063
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Haydock
86.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Haydock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Haydock
405.8
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Haydock
71.4
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Haydock
£30,673
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £170,063, Haydock undercuts Aintree (£217,565) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Haydock it is a flat at £82,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 98% pricier in Aintree (£234,500 vs £118,701).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Aintree experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.1 per 1,000 versus 86.8 per 1,000 in Haydock. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Haydock 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Aintree, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Haydock, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haydock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Haydock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aintree averages 490.1 Mbps – ahead of Haydock's 405.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 89.7% in Haydock. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 79.1% in Haydock.
Aintree is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (490 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aintree leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Haydock averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,140 in Haydock. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Haydock.
Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,673 in Haydock and £29,314.7 in Aintree. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 44.6 in Haydock. Owner-occupancy is 57.6% in Aintree versus 67.5% in Haydock. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 54.7% in Haydock.
| Indicator | Aintree | Haydock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 16,143 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £30,673 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 28.6% |
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