Town comparison
Birkenhead vs Flint
Which is better to live in? 10.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Birkenhead is about 20% cheaper on average. Flint has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Birkenhead
£154,135
Flint
£192,308
Crime Rate
Birkenhead
69.9
Flint
63.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birkenhead
72.4%
Flint
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Birkenhead
480.6
Flint
461.4
EPC Rating
Birkenhead
68.2
Flint
71.1
Median Income
Birkenhead
£31,125
Flint
£30,594
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Birkenhead is £154,135, which is 20% less than Flint at £192,308. The most affordable entry point in Birkenhead is a flat at £95,518, while in Flint it is a terraced at £144,837.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 53% pricier in Birkenhead (£412,758 vs £270,141).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birkenhead prices grew faster — 27% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 63.6 offences per 1,000 people, Flint is the safer of the two – 10% lower than Birkenhead's 69.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birkenhead is violent-crime, while in Flint 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 Birkenhead and Flint. Birkenhead has 38 schools and Flint has 0 schools.
Birkenhead School Inspection Breakdown
72.4% of 38 schools (31 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Flint School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Birkenhead | Flint |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 0 |
| Primary | 31 | 0 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 72.4% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Birkenhead offers faster average downloads at 480.6 Mbps, compared to 461.4 Mbps in Flint. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Birkenhead and 96.8% in Flint. Gigabit availability stands at 95.4% in Birkenhead and 91.2% in Flint.
Birkenhead is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (481 vs 461 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Flint are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 68.2 (band C) in Birkenhead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,226 in Birkenhead and £1,221 in Flint. 53.7% of homes in Birkenhead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Flint.
Flint has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 53.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,125 in Birkenhead and £30,594 in Flint. The median age is 45.4 in Birkenhead and 44.9 in Flint. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Birkenhead and 57.9% in Flint. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Birkenhead versus 71.8% in Flint.
| Indicator | Birkenhead | Flint |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 109,854 | 12,776 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,125 | £30,594 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.5% | 29.2% |
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