Bebington vs Meols
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bebington is about 48% cheaper on average. Bebington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Meols edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bebington
£219,276
Meols
£423,612
Crime Rate
Bebington
69.9
Meols
70.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bebington
95.5%
Meols
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bebington
474.9
Meols
467
EPC Rating
Bebington
69.8
Meols
68.2
Median Income
Bebington
£31,312
Meols
£31,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Bebington is £219,276, which is 48% less than Meols at £423,612. The most affordable entry point in Bebington is a flat at £120,052, while in Meols it is a terraced at £268,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 42% pricier in Meols (£413,087 vs £238,044).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Meols prices grew faster — 40% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 69.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bebington is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Meols's 70.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bebington is violent-crime, while in Meols 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 WestMeols has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 95.5% in Bebington. Bebington has 23 schools in total, while Meols has 1.
Bebington School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Meols School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bebington | Meols |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 1 |
| Primary | 18 | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 95.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bebington offers faster average downloads at 474.9 Mbps, compared to 467.0 Mbps in Meols. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Bebington and 99.1% in Meols. Gigabit availability stands at 94.1% in Bebington and 92.2% in Meols.
Bebington is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (475 vs 467 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bebington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 68.2 (band C) in Meols. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Bebington and £1,226 in Meols. 62.9% of homes in Bebington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.7% in Meols.
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 Meols. The median age is 45.2 in Bebington and 45.4 in Meols. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bebington and 53.2% in Meols. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Bebington versus 65% in Meols.
| Indicator | Bebington | Meols |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,607 | 5,023 |
| 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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