Bebington vs Bootle (Sefton)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Bootle (sefton) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 57% lower. Bebington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bebington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bebington
£219,276
Bootle (Sefton)
£139,379
Crime Rate
Bebington
69.9
Bootle (Sefton)
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bebington
95.5%
Bootle (Sefton)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bebington
474.9
Bootle (Sefton)
399.8
EPC Rating
Bebington
69.8
Bootle (Sefton)
71.2
Median Income
Bebington
£31,312
Bootle (Sefton)
£28,521
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bebington commands an average of £219,276, compared with £139,379 in Bootle (sefton) – a difference of 57%. The most affordable entry point in Bebington is a flat at £120,052, while in Bootle (sefton) it is a flat at £64,930.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 85% pricier in Bebington (£120,052 vs £64,930).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bootle (sefton) prices grew faster — 43% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBebington has a crime rate of 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Bootle (sefton) at 75.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bebington is violent-crime, while in Bootle (sefton) 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 83.3% in Bootle (sefton). There are 23 schools in Bebington and 20 in Bootle (sefton).
Bebington School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bootle (Sefton) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 20 schools (16 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bebington | Bootle (Sefton) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 20 |
| Primary | 18 | 16 |
| Secondary | 5 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 95.5% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 474.9 Mbps in Bebington and 399.8 Mbps in Bootle (sefton). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Bebington and 97.2% in Bootle (sefton). Gigabit availability stands at 94.1% in Bebington and 76.4% in Bootle (sefton).
Bebington is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (475 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bootle (sefton) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Bebington averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Bebington and £1,072 in Bootle (sefton). 62.9% of homes in Bebington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.1% in Bootle (sefton).
Bootle (sefton) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,311.5 in Bebington and £28,520.5 in Bootle (sefton). The median age is 45.2 in Bebington and 43.3 in Bootle (sefton). Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Bebington versus 56.7% in Bootle (sefton). Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bebington and 52.4% in Bootle (sefton).
| Indicator | Bebington | Bootle (Sefton) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,607 | 53,722 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,311.5 | £28,520.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 30.4% |
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