Bebington vs West Kirby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bebington wins on house prices with a 47% gap. Bebington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, West Kirby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bebington
£219,276
West Kirby
£417,103
Crime Rate
Bebington
69.9
West Kirby
69.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bebington
95.5%
West Kirby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bebington
474.9
West Kirby
450.3
EPC Rating
Bebington
69.8
West Kirby
68.2
Median Income
Bebington
£31,312
West Kirby
£31,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in West Kirby commands an average of £417,103, compared with £219,276 in Bebington – a difference of 47%. The most affordable entry point in Bebington is a flat at £120,052, while in West Kirby it is a flat at £241,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in West Kirby (£241,625 vs £120,052).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bebington prices grew faster — 35% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Bebington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.9 per 1,000 versus 69.9 per 1,000 in West Kirby. The most common crime category in Bebington is violent-crime, while in West Kirby 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 West Kirby, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 95.5% in Bebington. There are 23 schools in Bebington and 7 in West Kirby.
Bebington School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
West Kirby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (4 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bebington | West Kirby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 7 |
| Primary | 18 | 4 |
| Secondary | 5 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 95.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 474.9 Mbps in Bebington and 450.3 Mbps in West Kirby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Bebington and 96.6% in West Kirby. Gigabit availability stands at 94.1% in Bebington and 88.6% in West Kirby.
Bebington is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (475 vs 450 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bebington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while West Kirby averages 68.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Bebington and £1,226 in West Kirby. 62.9% of homes in Bebington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.7% in West Kirby.
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 West Kirby. The median age is 45.2 in Bebington and 45.4 in West Kirby. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Bebington versus 65% in West Kirby. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bebington and 53.2% in West Kirby.
| Indicator | Bebington | West Kirby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,607 | 13,383 |
| 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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