Bebington vs Runcorn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Runcorn wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Bebington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bebington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bebington
£219,276
Runcorn
£197,055
Crime Rate
Bebington
69.9
Runcorn
85.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bebington
95.5%
Runcorn
72.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bebington
474.9
Runcorn
425
EPC Rating
Bebington
69.8
Runcorn
72.2
Median Income
Bebington
£31,312
Runcorn
£30,744
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bebington commands an average of £219,276, compared with £197,055 in Runcorn – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Bebington is a flat at £120,052, while in Runcorn it is a flat at £90,242.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Bebington (£174,899 vs £128,701).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bebington prices grew faster — 35% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Bebington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.9 per 1,000 versus 85.7 per 1,000 in Runcorn. The most common crime category in Bebington is violent-crime, while in Runcorn 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 Bebington, where 95.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 72.7% in Runcorn. There are 23 schools in Bebington and 33 in Runcorn.
Bebington School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Runcorn School Inspection Breakdown
72.7% of 33 schools (28 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bebington | Runcorn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 33 |
| Primary | 18 | 28 |
| Secondary | 5 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 95.5% | 72.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 474.9 Mbps in Bebington and 425.0 Mbps in Runcorn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Bebington and 98.3% in Runcorn. Gigabit availability stands at 94.1% in Bebington and 81.7% in Runcorn.
Bebington is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (475 vs 425 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Runcorn leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Bebington averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Bebington and £1,041 in Runcorn. 62.9% of homes in Bebington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73.3% in Runcorn.
Runcorn has more energy-efficient housing — 73.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,311.5 in Bebington and £30,743.5 in Runcorn. The median age is 45.2 in Bebington and 43.8 in Runcorn. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Bebington versus 64.4% in Runcorn. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bebington and 56.9% in Runcorn.
| Indicator | Bebington | Runcorn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,607 | 61,641 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,311.5 | £30,743.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 64.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 29.8% |
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