Aintree vs Widnes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aintree offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Aintree has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Widnes
£225,546
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Widnes
85.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Widnes
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Widnes
426.2
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Widnes
72.4
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Widnes
£30,888
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Aintree more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £217,565 versus £225,546 in Widnes. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Widnes it is a flat at £101,187.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 68% pricier in Aintree (£234,500 vs £139,686).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 76.1 offences per 1,000 people, Aintree is the safer of the two – 13% lower than Widnes's 85.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Widnes 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 Widnes.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Widnes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 20 schools (17 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Widnes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 20 |
| Primary | 2 | 17 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aintree enjoy 490.1 Mbps on average, while Widnes lags behind at 426.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 95.2% in Widnes. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 83% in Widnes.
Aintree is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (490 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Widnes is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Aintree's band C (score 71.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,006 in Widnes. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.2% in Widnes.
Widnes has more energy-efficient housing — 72.2% reach band C or above, vs 70.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aintree has a population of 6,212 while Widnes has 59,938. Median household income is £30,888.2 in Widnes and £29,314.7 in Aintree. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 43 in Widnes. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 56.8% in Widnes.
| Indicator | Aintree | Widnes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 59,938 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £30,888.2 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 27% |
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