Town comparison
Birkenhead vs Frodsham
Which is better to live in? 14.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Birkenhead wins on house prices with a 59% gap. Frodsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Frodsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birkenhead
£154,135
Frodsham
£378,088
Crime Rate
Birkenhead
69.9
Frodsham
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birkenhead
72.4%
Frodsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birkenhead
480.6
Frodsham
392.4
EPC Rating
Birkenhead
68.2
Frodsham
71.5
Median Income
Birkenhead
£31,125
Frodsham
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Frodsham commands an average of £378,088, compared with £154,135 in Birkenhead – a difference of 59%. The most affordable entry point in Birkenhead is a flat at £95,518, while in Frodsham it is a flat at £177,240.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Frodsham (£243,727 vs £120,302).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Frodsham prices grew faster — 30% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Frodsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 57.9 per 1,000 versus 69.9 per 1,000 in Birkenhead. The most common crime category in Birkenhead is violent-crime, while in Frodsham 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 Frodsham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 72.4% in Birkenhead. There are 38 schools in Birkenhead and 4 in Frodsham.
Birkenhead School Inspection Breakdown
72.4% of 38 schools (31 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Frodsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birkenhead | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 4 |
| Primary | 31 | 4 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 72.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 480.6 Mbps in Birkenhead and 392.4 Mbps in Frodsham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Birkenhead and 88% in Frodsham. Gigabit availability stands at 95.4% in Birkenhead and 76% in Frodsham.
Birkenhead is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (481 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Frodsham, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 68.2 (band C) in Birkenhead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,226 in Birkenhead and £1,103 in Frodsham. 53.7% of homes in Birkenhead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Frodsham.
Frodsham has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 53.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,498 in Frodsham and £31,125 in Birkenhead. The median age is 45.4 in Birkenhead and 45 in Frodsham. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Birkenhead and 57.2% in Frodsham. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Birkenhead versus 68.3% in Frodsham. Birkenhead has a population of 109,854 and Frodsham has 9,101.
| Indicator | Birkenhead | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 109,854 | 9,101 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,125 | £31,498 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.5% | 35.7% |
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