Bebington vs Hoylake
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Bebington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 41% lower. Bebington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hoylake edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bebington
£219,276
Hoylake
£373,504
Crime Rate
Bebington
69.9
Hoylake
70.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bebington
95.5%
Hoylake
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bebington
474.9
Hoylake
467
EPC Rating
Bebington
69.8
Hoylake
68.2
Median Income
Bebington
£31,312
Hoylake
£31,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Hoylake commands an average of £373,504, compared with £219,276 in Bebington – a difference of 41%. The most affordable entry point in Bebington is a flat at £120,052, while in Hoylake it is a flat at £218,094.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 47% pricier in Hoylake (£655,458 vs £349,143).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hoylake prices grew faster — 36% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBebington has a crime rate of 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Hoylake at 70 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bebington is violent-crime, while in Hoylake 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 Hoylake, 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 Hoylake.
Bebington School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hoylake School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bebington | Hoylake |
|---|---|---|
| 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 467.0 Mbps in Hoylake. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Bebington and 99.1% in Hoylake. Gigabit availability stands at 94.1% in Bebington and 92.2% in Hoylake.
Bebington is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (475 vs 467 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bebington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Hoylake averages 68.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Bebington and £1,226 in Hoylake. 62.9% of homes in Bebington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.7% in Hoylake.
Bebington has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 53.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,311.5 in Bebington and £31,125 in Hoylake. The median age is 45.2 in Bebington and 45.4 in Hoylake. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Bebington versus 65% in Hoylake. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bebington and 53.2% in Hoylake.
| Indicator | Bebington | Hoylake |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,607 | 5,311 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,311.5 | £31,125 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 31.5% |
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