Aintree vs Skelmersdale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aintree offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Skelmersdale has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Skelmersdale
£228,572
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Skelmersdale
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Skelmersdale
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Skelmersdale
316.7
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Skelmersdale
70.6
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Skelmersdale
£31,131
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Aintree more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £217,565 versus £228,572 in Skelmersdale. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Skelmersdale it is a flat at £115,267.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 88% pricier in Aintree (£234,500 vs £125,032).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Skelmersdale (48.3 per 1,000) compared to Aintree (76.1 per 1,000), a 58% difference. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Skelmersdale 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 83.3% in Skelmersdale.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Skelmersdale School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 18 schools (16 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Skelmersdale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 18 |
| Primary | 2 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aintree enjoy 490.1 Mbps on average, while Skelmersdale lags behind at 316.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 95% in Skelmersdale. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 52.6% in Skelmersdale.
Aintree is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (490 vs 317 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aintree is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Skelmersdale's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,271 in Skelmersdale. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.7% in Skelmersdale.
Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 64.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aintree has a population of 6,212 while Skelmersdale has 34,921. Median household income is £31,131 in Skelmersdale and £29,314.7 in Aintree. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 45 in Skelmersdale. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 54.5% in Skelmersdale.
| Indicator | Aintree | Skelmersdale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 34,921 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £31,131 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 70.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 30% |
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