Bebington vs Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bebington is about 41% cheaper on average. Neston (cheshire West And Chester) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Neston (cheshire West And Chester) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bebington
£219,276
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
£372,742
Crime Rate
Bebington
69.9
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
66.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bebington
95.5%
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bebington
474.9
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
437
EPC Rating
Bebington
69.8
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
69.8
Median Income
Bebington
£31,312
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
£31,312
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bebington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £219,276 versus £372,742 in Neston (cheshire West And Chester). The most affordable entry point in Bebington is a flat at £120,052, while in Neston (cheshire West And Chester) it is a flat at £148,626.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Neston (cheshire West And Chester) (£496,501 vs £349,143).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Neston (cheshire West And Chester) prices grew faster — 48% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 66.6 offences per 1,000 people, Neston (cheshire West And Chester) is the safer of the two – 5% lower than Bebington's 69.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bebington is violent-crime, while in Neston (cheshire West And Chester) 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 Neston (cheshire West And Chester): 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.
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bebington | Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 5 |
| Primary | 18 | 4 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 95.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bebington enjoy 474.9 Mbps on average, while Neston (cheshire West And Chester) lags behind at 437.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Bebington and 96.4% in Neston (cheshire West And Chester). Gigabit availability stands at 94.1% in Bebington and 85.5% in Neston (cheshire West And Chester).
Bebington is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (475 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bebington is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Neston (cheshire West And Chester)'s band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Bebington and £1,164 in Neston (cheshire West And Chester). 62.9% of homes in Bebington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Neston (cheshire West And Chester).
Bebington has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bebington has a population of 57,607 while Neston (cheshire West And Chester) has 14,963. Median household income is £31,311.5 in Bebington and £31,311.5 in Neston (cheshire West And Chester). The median age is 45.2 in Bebington and 45.2 in Neston (cheshire West And Chester). Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bebington and 55.2% in Neston (cheshire West And Chester).
| Indicator | Bebington | Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,607 | 14,963 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,311.5 | £31,311.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 33.6% |
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