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Aintree vs Hoylake

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Hoylake 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.

Of 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.

MetricAintreeHoylake
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAintreeHoylake
Population6,2125,311
Median Age42.845.4
Median Household Income£29,314.7£31,125
Employment Rate53.5%53.2%
Owner Occupied57.6%65%
Degree-Level Qualified28.2%31.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Aintree and Hoylake?
Aintree and Hoylake are approximately 11.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Aintree or Hoylake?
Aintree is cheaper, with an average house price of £217,565.
Is Aintree or Hoylake safer?
Hoylake has the lower crime rate at 70 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Aintree or Hoylake?
Aintree has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Aintree or Hoylake?
Aintree has faster average broadband at 490.1 Mbps.

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