Bebington vs Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bebington wins on house prices with a 31% gap. Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bebington
£219,276
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
£316,993
Crime Rate
Bebington
69.9
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
66.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bebington
95.5%
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bebington
474.9
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
429.1
EPC Rating
Bebington
69.8
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
71.5
Median Income
Bebington
£31,312
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) commands an average of £316,993, compared with £219,276 in Bebington – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Bebington is a flat at £120,052, while in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) it is a flat at £182,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) (£182,400 vs £120,052).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) prices grew faster — 44% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Elton (cheshire West And Chester) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.8 per 1,000 versus 69.9 per 1,000 in Bebington. The most common crime category in Bebington is violent-crime, while in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) 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 Elton (cheshire West And Chester), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 95.5% in Bebington. There are 23 schools in Bebington and 1 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).
Bebington School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bebington | Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 1 |
| Primary | 18 | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 95.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 474.9 Mbps in Bebington and 429.1 Mbps in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Bebington and 96% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Gigabit availability stands at 94.1% in Bebington and 81.9% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).
Bebington is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (475 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Bebington averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Bebington and £1,103 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). 62.9% of homes in Bebington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,498 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and £31,311.5 in Bebington. The median age is 45.2 in Bebington and 45 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Bebington versus 68.3% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bebington and 57.2% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).
| Indicator | Bebington | Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,607 | 3,518 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,311.5 | £31,498 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 35.7% |
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