Aintree vs Kirkby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kirkby is about 6% cheaper on average. Aintree has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Kirkby
£204,463
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Kirkby
81.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Kirkby
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Kirkby
424
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Kirkby
71.8
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Kirkby
£31,017
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Kirkby more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £204,463 versus £217,565 in Aintree. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Kirkby it is a flat at £79,493.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 63% pricier in Aintree (£234,500 vs £144,072).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kirkby prices grew faster — 68% vs 51%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 76.1 offences per 1,000 people, Aintree is the safer of the two – 7% lower than Kirkby's 81.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Kirkby 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 WestSchool quality favours Aintree: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 81.8% in Kirkby.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kirkby School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Kirkby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 15 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aintree enjoy 490.1 Mbps on average, while Kirkby lags behind at 424.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 96.8% in Kirkby. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 82.1% in Kirkby.
Aintree is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (490 vs 424 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aintree is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Kirkby's band C (score 71.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,128 in Kirkby. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Kirkby.
Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aintree has a population of 6,212 while Kirkby has 45,559. Median household income is £31,017 in Kirkby and £29,314.7 in Aintree. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 43.4 in Kirkby. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 55.2% in Kirkby.
| Indicator | Aintree | Kirkby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 45,559 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £31,017 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 26.9% |
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