Bagillt vs West Kirby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bagillt is about 44% cheaper on average. Bagillt has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bagillt
£235,651
West Kirby
£417,103
Crime Rate
Bagillt
63.4
West Kirby
69.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagillt
N/A
West Kirby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagillt
461.4
West Kirby
450.3
EPC Rating
Bagillt
71.1
West Kirby
68.2
Median Income
Bagillt
£30,594
West Kirby
£31,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Bagillt more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £235,651 versus £417,103 in West Kirby. The most affordable entry point in Bagillt is a terraced at £132,875, while in West Kirby it is a flat at £241,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 61% pricier in West Kirby (£655,744 vs £256,472).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bagillt prices grew faster — 85% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Bagillt (63.4 per 1,000) compared to West Kirby (69.9 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Bagillt is violent-crime, while in West Kirby 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 WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bagillt and West Kirby. Bagillt has 0 schools and West Kirby has 7 schools.
Bagillt School Inspection Breakdown
West Kirby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (4 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bagillt | West Kirby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 7 |
| Primary | 0 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bagillt enjoy 461.4 Mbps on average, while West Kirby lags behind at 450.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Bagillt and 96.6% in West Kirby. Gigabit availability stands at 91.2% in Bagillt and 88.6% in West Kirby.
Bagillt is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (461 vs 450 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bagillt is band C (score 71.1), ahead of West Kirby's band C (score 68.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Bagillt and £1,226 in West Kirby. 65.1% of homes in Bagillt have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.7% in West Kirby.
Bagillt has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 53.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bagillt has a population of 5,943 while West Kirby has 13,383. Median household income is £31,125 in West Kirby and £30,594 in Bagillt. The median age is 44.9 in Bagillt and 45.4 in West Kirby. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bagillt and 53.2% in West Kirby.
| Indicator | Bagillt | West Kirby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,943 | 13,383 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,594 | £31,125 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 31.5% |
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