Town comparison
Billinge vs Burscough
Which is better to live in? 9.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Billinge offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Burscough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burscough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billinge
£261,331
Burscough
£271,878
Crime Rate
Billinge
86.8
Burscough
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billinge
66.7%
Burscough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billinge
460.4
Burscough
388.8
EPC Rating
Billinge
71.4
Burscough
71.8
Median Income
Billinge
£30,580
Burscough
£31,989
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Billinge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £261,331 versus £271,878 in Burscough. The most affordable entry point in Billinge is a flat at £88,000, while in Burscough it is a flat at £160,554.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Burscough (£160,554 vs £88,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billinge prices grew faster — 40% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Burscough (48.3 per 1,000) compared to Billinge (86.8 per 1,000), a 80% difference. The most common crime category in Billinge is violent-crime, while in Burscough 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 Burscough: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Billinge.
Billinge School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burscough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billinge | Burscough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Billinge enjoy 460.4 Mbps on average, while Burscough lags behind at 388.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Billinge and 91.4% in Burscough. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Billinge and 74.5% in Burscough.
Billinge is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (460 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burscough is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Billinge's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,109 in Billinge and £1,183 in Burscough. 67.4% of homes in Billinge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Burscough.
Burscough has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Billinge has a population of 4,963 while Burscough has 8,754. Median household income is £31,988.5 in Burscough and £30,579.7 in Billinge. The median age is 44.1 in Billinge and 44.6 in Burscough. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Billinge and 57% in Burscough.
| Indicator | Billinge | Burscough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,963 | 8,754 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,579.7 | £31,988.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 31.9% |
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