Bebington vs Birkenhead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Birkenhead wins on house prices with a 42% gap. Bebington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bebington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bebington
£219,276
Birkenhead
£154,135
Crime Rate
Bebington
69.9
Birkenhead
69.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bebington
95.5%
Birkenhead
72.4%
Avg Download Speed
Bebington
474.9
Birkenhead
480.6
EPC Rating
Bebington
69.8
Birkenhead
68.2
Median Income
Bebington
£31,312
Birkenhead
£31,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bebington commands an average of £219,276, compared with £154,135 in Birkenhead – a difference of 42%. The most affordable entry point in Bebington is a flat at £120,052, while in Birkenhead it is a flat at £95,518.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 45% pricier in Bebington (£174,899 vs £120,302).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bebington prices grew faster — 35% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Bebington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.9 per 1,000 versus 69.9 per 1,000 in Birkenhead. The most common crime category in Bebington is violent-crime, while in Birkenhead 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 WestFamilies may prefer Bebington, where 95.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 72.4% in Birkenhead. There are 23 schools in Bebington and 38 in Birkenhead.
Bebington School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Birkenhead School Inspection Breakdown
72.4% of 38 schools (31 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bebington | Birkenhead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 38 |
| Primary | 18 | 31 |
| Secondary | 5 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 95.5% | 72.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 480.6 Mbps in Birkenhead and 474.9 Mbps in Bebington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Bebington and 99.6% in Birkenhead. Gigabit availability stands at 94.1% in Bebington and 95.4% in Birkenhead.
Birkenhead is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (481 vs 475 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bebington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Birkenhead averages 68.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Bebington and £1,226 in Birkenhead. 62.9% of homes in Bebington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.7% in Birkenhead.
Bebington has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 53.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,311.5 in Bebington and £31,125 in Birkenhead. The median age is 45.2 in Bebington and 45.4 in Birkenhead. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Bebington versus 65% in Birkenhead. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bebington and 53.2% in Birkenhead.
| Indicator | Bebington | Birkenhead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,607 | 109,854 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,311.5 | £31,125 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 31.5% |
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