Aintree vs Southport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aintree is about 14% cheaper on average. Southport has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Southport
£252,668
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Southport
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Southport
95.2%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Southport
202.5
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Southport
70.8
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Southport
£29,254
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Aintree is £217,565, which is 14% less than Southport at £252,668. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Southport it is a flat at £149,944.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Aintree (£234,500 vs £189,783).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 75.9 offences per 1,000 people, Southport is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Aintree's 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Southport 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 95.2% in Southport. Aintree has 2 schools in total, while Southport has 24.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southport School Inspection Breakdown
95.2% of 24 schools (19 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Southport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 24 |
| Primary | 2 | 19 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aintree offers faster average downloads at 490.1 Mbps, compared to 202.5 Mbps in Southport. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 95.9% in Southport. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 18.6% in Southport.
Aintree is the faster of the two by 142% on average download speed (490 vs 203 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aintree are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Southport. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,204 in Southport. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Southport.
Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,314.7 in Aintree and £29,254 in Southport. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 46 in Southport. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 54% in Southport. Owner-occupancy is 57.6% in Aintree versus 68.7% in Southport.
| Indicator | Aintree | Southport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 94,438 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £29,254 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 29.9% |
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