Aintree vs Wigan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Wigan offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Aintree has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Wigan
£200,820
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Wigan
92.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Wigan
95.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Wigan
407.5
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Wigan
71.4
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Wigan
£29,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Wigan is £200,820, which is 8% less than Aintree at £217,565. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Wigan it is a flat at £97,455.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 66% pricier in Aintree (£234,500 vs £141,606).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Aintree (76.1 per 1,000) compared to Wigan (92.3 per 1,000), a 21% difference. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Wigan 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% in Wigan. Aintree has 2 schools in total, while Wigan has 27.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wigan School Inspection Breakdown
95% of 27 schools (24 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Wigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 27 |
| Primary | 2 | 24 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aintree offers faster average downloads at 490.1 Mbps, compared to 407.5 Mbps in Wigan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 96.6% in Wigan. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 78.2% in Wigan.
Aintree is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (490 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aintree are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Wigan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,087 in Wigan. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Wigan.
Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,314.7 in Aintree and £29,107 in Wigan. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 41.9 in Wigan. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 55.8% in Wigan. Owner-occupancy is 57.6% in Aintree versus 64% in Wigan.
| Indicator | Aintree | Wigan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 81,514 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £29,107 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 26.6% |
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