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Aintree vs Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Aintree is about 42% cheaper on average. Neston (cheshire West And Chester) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Aintree

£217,565

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)

£372,742

Crime Rate

Aintree

76.1

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)

66.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Aintree

100.0%

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Aintree

490.1

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)

437

EPC Rating

Aintree

71.8

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)

69.8

Median Income

Aintree

£29,315

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)

£31,312

Buyers will find Aintree more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £217,565 versus £372,742 in Neston (cheshire West And Chester). The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Neston (cheshire West And Chester) it is a flat at £148,626.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Neston (cheshire West And Chester) (£288,060 vs £224,824).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 48%.

With 66.6 offences per 1,000 people, Neston (cheshire West And Chester) is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Aintree's 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Neston (cheshire West And Chester) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Aintree: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Neston (cheshire West And Chester).

Aintree School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAintreeNeston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Total Schools25
Primary24
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Aintree enjoy 490.1 Mbps on average, while Neston (cheshire West And Chester) lags behind at 437.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 96.4% in Neston (cheshire West And Chester). Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 85.5% in Neston (cheshire West And Chester).

Aintree is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (490 vs 437 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Aintree is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Neston (cheshire West And Chester)'s band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,164 in Neston (cheshire West And Chester). 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Neston (cheshire West And Chester).

Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Aintree has a population of 6,212 while Neston (cheshire West And Chester) has 14,963. Median household income is £31,311.5 in Neston (cheshire West And Chester) and £29,314.7 in Aintree. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 45.2 in Neston (cheshire West And Chester). Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 55.2% in Neston (cheshire West And Chester).

IndicatorAintreeNeston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Population6,21214,963
Median Age42.845.2
Median Household Income£29,314.7£31,311.5
Employment Rate53.5%55.2%
Owner Occupied57.6%66.7%
Degree-Level Qualified28.2%33.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Aintree and Neston (cheshire West And Chester)?
Aintree and Neston (cheshire West And Chester) are approximately 14.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Aintree or Neston (cheshire West And Chester)?
Aintree is cheaper, with an average house price of £217,565.
Is Aintree or Neston (cheshire West And Chester) safer?
Neston (cheshire West And Chester) has the lower crime rate at 66.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Aintree or Neston (cheshire West And Chester)?
Aintree has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Aintree or Neston (cheshire West And Chester)?
Aintree has faster average broadband at 490.1 Mbps.

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