Aintree vs Keswick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 77.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aintree wins on house prices with a 46% gap. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Keswick
£402,231
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Keswick
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Keswick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Keswick
297
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Keswick
67.1
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Keswick
£32,336
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Keswick commands an average of £402,231, compared with £217,565 in Aintree – a difference of 46%. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Keswick it is a flat at £222,940.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 47% pricier in Keswick (£425,380 vs £224,824).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Aintree and Keswick at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies may prefer Aintree, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Keswick. There are 2 schools in Aintree and 2 in Keswick.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keswick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Keswick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 490.1 Mbps in Aintree and 297.0 Mbps in Keswick. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 90.6% in Keswick. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 53.1% in Keswick.
Aintree is the faster of the two by 65% on average download speed (490 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aintree, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 67.1 (band C) in Keswick. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,556 in Keswick. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.8% in Keswick.
Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 48.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,336 in Keswick and £29,314.7 in Aintree. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 47.4 in Keswick. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 56.3% in Keswick. Owner-occupancy is 57.6% in Aintree versus 70.1% in Keswick. Aintree has a population of 6,212 and Keswick has 4,465.
| Indicator | Aintree | Keswick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 4,465 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £32,336 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 29.7% |
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