Bebington vs Frodsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bebington is about 42% cheaper on average. Frodsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Frodsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bebington
£219,276
Frodsham
£378,088
Crime Rate
Bebington
69.9
Frodsham
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bebington
95.5%
Frodsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bebington
474.9
Frodsham
392.4
EPC Rating
Bebington
69.8
Frodsham
71.5
Median Income
Bebington
£31,312
Frodsham
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bebington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £219,276 versus £378,088 in Frodsham. The most affordable entry point in Bebington is a flat at £120,052, while in Frodsham it is a flat at £177,240.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 34% pricier in Frodsham (£362,009 vs £238,044).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bebington prices grew faster — 35% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 57.9 offences per 1,000 people, Frodsham is the safer of the two – 21% lower than Bebington's 69.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bebington is violent-crime, while in Frodsham 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 WestSchool quality favours Frodsham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 95.5% in Bebington.
Bebington School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Frodsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bebington | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 4 |
| Primary | 18 | 4 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 95.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bebington enjoy 474.9 Mbps on average, while Frodsham lags behind at 392.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Bebington and 88% in Frodsham. Gigabit availability stands at 94.1% in Bebington and 76% in Frodsham.
Bebington is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (475 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Frodsham is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Bebington's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Bebington and £1,103 in Frodsham. 62.9% of homes in Bebington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Frodsham.
Frodsham has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bebington has a population of 57,607 while Frodsham has 9,101. Median household income is £31,498 in Frodsham and £31,311.5 in Bebington. The median age is 45.2 in Bebington and 45 in Frodsham. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bebington and 57.2% in Frodsham.
| Indicator | Bebington | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,607 | 9,101 |
| 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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