Bebington vs Hawarden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bebington is about 49% cheaper on average. Hawarden has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bebington
£219,276
Hawarden
£430,424
Crime Rate
Bebington
69.9
Hawarden
63.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bebington
95.5%
Hawarden
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bebington
474.9
Hawarden
457
EPC Rating
Bebington
69.8
Hawarden
71.1
Median Income
Bebington
£31,312
Hawarden
£30,594
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bebington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £219,276 versus £430,424 in Hawarden. The most affordable entry point in Bebington is a flat at £120,052, while in Hawarden it is a terraced at £246,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Hawarden (£246,000 vs £174,899).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hawarden prices grew faster — 85% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Hawarden (63.7 per 1,000) compared to Bebington (69.9 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Bebington is violent-crime, while in Hawarden 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 data is not fully available for both Bebington and Hawarden. Bebington has 23 schools and Hawarden has 0 schools.
Bebington School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hawarden School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bebington | Hawarden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 0 |
| Primary | 18 | 0 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 95.5% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bebington enjoy 474.9 Mbps on average, while Hawarden lags behind at 457.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Bebington and 97.2% in Hawarden. Gigabit availability stands at 94.1% in Bebington and 89.4% in Hawarden.
Bebington is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (475 vs 457 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hawarden is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Bebington's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Bebington and £1,221 in Hawarden. 62.9% of homes in Bebington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Hawarden.
Hawarden has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bebington has a population of 57,607 while Hawarden has 12,590. Median household income is £31,311.5 in Bebington and £30,594 in Hawarden. The median age is 45.2 in Bebington and 44.9 in Hawarden. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bebington and 57.9% in Hawarden.
| Indicator | Bebington | Hawarden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,607 | 12,590 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,311.5 | £30,594 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 29.2% |
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