Aintree vs Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool 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.
| Metric | Aintree | Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Aintree | Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 14,963 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £31,311.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 33.6% |
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