Town comparison
Birkenhead vs Greasby
Which is better to live in? 3.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Birkenhead offers lower property prices by roughly 42%. Greasby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Greasby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birkenhead
£154,135
Greasby
£265,297
Crime Rate
Birkenhead
69.9
Greasby
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birkenhead
72.4%
Greasby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birkenhead
480.6
Greasby
480
EPC Rating
Birkenhead
68.2
Greasby
68.2
Median Income
Birkenhead
£31,125
Greasby
£31,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Birkenhead more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £154,135 versus £265,297 in Greasby. The most affordable entry point in Birkenhead is a flat at £95,518, while in Greasby it is a flat at £120,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Greasby (£192,900 vs £120,302).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Greasby prices grew faster — 50% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 53 offences per 1,000 people, Greasby is the safer of the two – 32% lower than Birkenhead's 69.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birkenhead is violent-crime, while in Greasby 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 Greasby: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 72.4% in Birkenhead.
Birkenhead School Inspection Breakdown
72.4% of 38 schools (31 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Greasby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birkenhead | Greasby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 4 |
| Primary | 31 | 4 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 72.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Birkenhead enjoy 480.6 Mbps on average, while Greasby lags behind at 480.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Birkenhead and 99.3% in Greasby. Gigabit availability stands at 95.4% in Birkenhead and 95.3% in Greasby.
Birkenhead is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (481 vs 480 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Birkenhead is band C (score 68.2), ahead of Greasby's band C (score 68.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,226 in Birkenhead and £1,226 in Greasby. 53.7% of homes in Birkenhead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.7% in Greasby.
Birkenhead has more energy-efficient housing — 53.7% reach band C or above, vs 53.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Birkenhead has a population of 109,854 while Greasby has 9,175. Median household income is £31,125 in Birkenhead and £31,125 in Greasby. The median age is 45.4 in Birkenhead and 45.4 in Greasby. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Birkenhead and 53.2% in Greasby.
| Indicator | Birkenhead | Greasby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 109,854 | 9,175 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,125 | £31,125 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.5% | 31.5% |
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