Billinge vs Crosby (Sefton)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Billinge is about 14% cheaper on average. Crosby (sefton) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crosby (sefton) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billinge
£261,331
Crosby (Sefton)
£304,685
Crime Rate
Billinge
86.8
Crosby (Sefton)
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billinge
66.7%
Crosby (Sefton)
93.3%
Avg Download Speed
Billinge
460.4
Crosby (Sefton)
486
EPC Rating
Billinge
71.4
Crosby (Sefton)
71
Median Income
Billinge
£30,580
Crosby (Sefton)
£27,377
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Billinge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £261,331 versus £304,685 in Crosby (sefton). The most affordable entry point in Billinge is a flat at £88,000, while in Crosby (sefton) it is a flat at £172,320.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Crosby (sefton) (£172,320 vs £88,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crosby (sefton) prices grew faster — 59% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Crosby (sefton) (75.9 per 1,000) compared to Billinge (86.8 per 1,000), a 14% difference. The most common crime category in Billinge is violent-crime, while in Crosby (sefton) 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 Crosby (sefton): 93.3% 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.
Crosby (Sefton) School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billinge | Crosby (Sefton) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 17 |
| Primary | 3 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 93.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Crosby (sefton) enjoy 486.0 Mbps on average, while Billinge lags behind at 460.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Billinge and 99% in Crosby (sefton). Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Billinge and 96.1% in Crosby (sefton).
Crosby (sefton) is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (486 vs 460 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Billinge is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Crosby (sefton)'s band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,109 in Billinge and £1,138 in Crosby (sefton). 67.4% of homes in Billinge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Crosby (sefton).
Billinge has more energy-efficient housing — 67.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Billinge has a population of 4,963 while Crosby (sefton) has 50,218. Median household income is £30,579.7 in Billinge and £27,377 in Crosby (sefton). The median age is 44.1 in Billinge and 46.9 in Crosby (sefton). Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Billinge and 53.6% in Crosby (sefton).
| Indicator | Billinge | Crosby (Sefton) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,963 | 50,218 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,579.7 | £27,377 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 29.9% |
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