Bebington vs Liverpool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bebington is about 9% cheaper on average. Bebington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bebington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bebington
£219,276
Liverpool
£242,146
Crime Rate
Bebington
69.9
Liverpool
123.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bebington
95.5%
Liverpool
88.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bebington
474.9
Liverpool
348.9
EPC Rating
Bebington
69.8
Liverpool
71.2
Median Income
Bebington
£31,312
Liverpool
£28,521
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Bebington is £219,276, which is 9% less than Liverpool at £242,146. The most affordable entry point in Bebington is a flat at £120,052, while in Liverpool it is a flat at £146,914.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Liverpool (£146,914 vs £120,052).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Liverpool prices grew faster — 45% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 69.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bebington is the safer of the two – 77% lower than Liverpool's 123.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bebington is violent-crime, while in Liverpool 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 88.7% in Liverpool. Bebington has 23 schools in total, while Liverpool has 155.
Bebington School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Liverpool School Inspection Breakdown
88.7% of 155 schools (121 primary, 34 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bebington | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 155 |
| Primary | 18 | 121 |
| Secondary | 5 | 34 |
| % Top two bands | 95.5% | 88.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bebington offers faster average downloads at 474.9 Mbps, compared to 348.9 Mbps in Liverpool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Bebington and 75.4% in Liverpool. Gigabit availability stands at 94.1% in Bebington and 56.1% in Liverpool.
Bebington is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (475 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Liverpool are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Bebington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Bebington and £1,072 in Liverpool. 62.9% of homes in Bebington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.1% in Liverpool.
Liverpool has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,311.5 in Bebington and £28,520.5 in Liverpool. The median age is 45.2 in Bebington and 43.3 in Liverpool. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bebington and 52.4% in Liverpool. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Bebington versus 56.7% in Liverpool.
| Indicator | Bebington | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,607 | 506,768 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,311.5 | £28,520.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 30.4% |
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