Aintree vs Liverpool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aintree offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Aintree has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Liverpool
£242,146
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Liverpool
123.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Liverpool
88.7%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Liverpool
348.9
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Liverpool
71.2
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Liverpool
£28,521
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Aintree is £217,565, which is 10% less than Liverpool at £242,146. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Liverpool it is a flat at £146,914.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Aintree (£234,500 vs £167,578).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Aintree (76.1 per 1,000) compared to Liverpool (123.5 per 1,000), a 62% difference. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Liverpool 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 WestAintree has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88.7% in Liverpool. Aintree has 2 schools in total, while Liverpool has 155.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Liverpool School Inspection Breakdown
88.7% of 155 schools (121 primary, 34 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 155 |
| Primary | 2 | 121 |
| Secondary | 0 | 34 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aintree offers faster average downloads at 490.1 Mbps, compared to 348.9 Mbps in Liverpool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 75.4% in Liverpool. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 56.1% in Liverpool.
Aintree is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (490 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aintree are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Liverpool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,072 in Liverpool. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.1% in Liverpool.
Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 69.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,314.7 in Aintree and £28,520.5 in Liverpool. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 43.3 in Liverpool. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 52.4% in Liverpool. Owner-occupancy is 57.6% in Aintree versus 56.7% in Liverpool.
| Indicator | Aintree | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 506,768 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £28,520.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 30.4% |
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