Aintree vs Meols
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aintree offers lower property prices by roughly 49%. Meols has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Meols
£423,612
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Meols
70.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Meols
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Meols
467
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Meols
68.2
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Meols
£31,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Aintree is £217,565, which is 49% less than Meols at £423,612. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Meols it is a terraced at £268,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 46% pricier in Meols (£413,087 vs £224,824).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Meols (70.1 per 1,000) compared to Aintree (76.1 per 1,000), a 9% difference. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Meols 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 100% in Meols. Aintree has 2 schools in total, while Meols has 1.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Meols School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Meols |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aintree offers faster average downloads at 490.1 Mbps, compared to 467.0 Mbps in Meols. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 99.1% in Meols. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 92.2% in Meols.
Aintree is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (490 vs 467 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aintree are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 68.2 (band C) in Meols. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,226 in Meols. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.7% in Meols.
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 Meols and £29,314.7 in Aintree. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 45.4 in Meols. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 53.2% in Meols. Owner-occupancy is 57.6% in Aintree versus 65% in Meols.
| Indicator | Aintree | Meols |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 5,023 |
| 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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