Bebington vs Crosby (Sefton)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bebington offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Bebington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bebington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bebington
£219,276
Crosby (Sefton)
£304,685
Crime Rate
Bebington
69.9
Crosby (Sefton)
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bebington
95.5%
Crosby (Sefton)
93.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bebington
474.9
Crosby (Sefton)
486
EPC Rating
Bebington
69.8
Crosby (Sefton)
71
Median Income
Bebington
£31,312
Crosby (Sefton)
£27,377
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Bebington is £219,276, which is 28% less than Crosby (sefton) at £304,685. The most affordable entry point in Bebington is a flat at £120,052, while in Crosby (sefton) it is a flat at £172,320.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Crosby (sefton) (£172,320 vs £120,052).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crosby (sefton) prices grew faster — 59% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 69.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bebington is the safer of the two – 9% lower than Crosby (sefton)'s 75.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bebington is violent-crime, while in Crosby (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 WestBebington has 95.5% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 93.3% in Crosby (sefton). Bebington has 23 schools in total, while Crosby (sefton) has 17.
Bebington School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crosby (Sefton) School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bebington | Crosby (Sefton) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 17 |
| Primary | 18 | 13 |
| Secondary | 5 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 95.5% | 93.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crosby (sefton) offers faster average downloads at 486.0 Mbps, compared to 474.9 Mbps in Bebington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Bebington and 99% in Crosby (sefton). Gigabit availability stands at 94.1% in Bebington and 96.1% in Crosby (sefton).
Crosby (sefton) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (486 vs 475 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crosby (sefton) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Bebington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Bebington and £1,138 in Crosby (sefton). 62.9% of homes in Bebington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Crosby (sefton).
Crosby (sefton) has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,311.5 in Bebington and £27,377 in Crosby (sefton). The median age is 45.2 in Bebington and 46.9 in Crosby (sefton). Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bebington and 53.6% in Crosby (sefton). Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Bebington versus 66.6% in Crosby (sefton).
| Indicator | Bebington | Crosby (Sefton) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,607 | 50,218 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,311.5 | £27,377 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 29.9% |
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