Aintree vs Hoylake
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Aintree is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 42% lower. Hoylake has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Hoylake
£373,504
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Hoylake
70.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Hoylake
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Hoylake
467
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Hoylake
68.2
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Hoylake
£31,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £217,565, Aintree undercuts Hoylake (£373,504) by around 42% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Hoylake it is a flat at £218,094.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 46% pricier in Hoylake (£412,894 vs £224,824).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestHoylake has a crime rate of 70 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Aintree at 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Hoylake 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 Hoylake, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hoylake School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Hoylake |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aintree averages 490.1 Mbps – ahead of Hoylake's 467.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 99.1% in Hoylake. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 92.2% in Hoylake.
Aintree is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (490 vs 467 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aintree, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.2 (band C) in Hoylake. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,226 in Hoylake. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.7% in Hoylake.
Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 53.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,125 in Hoylake and £29,314.7 in Aintree. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 45.4 in Hoylake. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 53.2% in Hoylake. Owner-occupancy is 57.6% in Aintree versus 65% in Hoylake. Aintree has a population of 6,212 and Hoylake has 5,311.
| Indicator | Aintree | Hoylake |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 5,311 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £31,125 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 31.5% |
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