Bebington vs Shotton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Shotton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% lower. Shotton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bebington
£219,276
Shotton
£167,332
Crime Rate
Bebington
69.9
Shotton
63.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bebington
95.5%
Shotton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bebington
474.9
Shotton
457
EPC Rating
Bebington
69.8
Shotton
71.1
Median Income
Bebington
£31,312
Shotton
£30,594
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bebington commands an average of £219,276, compared with £167,332 in Shotton – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Bebington is a flat at £120,052, while in Shotton it is a flat at £88,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 48% pricier in Bebington (£349,143 vs £236,273).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Shotton prices grew faster — 42% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestShotton has a crime rate of 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Bebington at 69.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bebington is violent-crime, while in Shotton 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 data is not fully available for both Bebington and Shotton. Bebington has 23 schools and Shotton has 0 schools.
Bebington School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shotton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bebington | Shotton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 0 |
| Primary | 18 | 0 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 95.5% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 474.9 Mbps in Bebington and 457.0 Mbps in Shotton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Bebington and 97.2% in Shotton. Gigabit availability stands at 94.1% in Bebington and 89.4% in Shotton.
Bebington is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (475 vs 457 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Shotton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Bebington averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Bebington and £1,221 in Shotton. 62.9% of homes in Bebington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Shotton.
Shotton has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,311.5 in Bebington and £30,594 in Shotton. The median age is 45.2 in Bebington and 44.9 in Shotton. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Bebington versus 71.8% in Shotton. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bebington and 57.9% in Shotton.
| Indicator | Bebington | Shotton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,607 | 6,500 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,311.5 | £30,594 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 29.2% |
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