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Bootle (Sefton) vs Hoylake

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Bootle (sefton) is about 63% cheaper on average. Hoylake has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hoylake edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bootle (Sefton)

£139,379

Hoylake

£373,504

Crime Rate

Bootle (Sefton)

75.9

Hoylake

70.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bootle (Sefton)

83.3%

Hoylake

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bootle (Sefton)

399.8

Hoylake

467

EPC Rating

Bootle (Sefton)

71.2

Hoylake

68.2

Median Income

Bootle (Sefton)

£28,521

Hoylake

£31,125

The average house price in Bootle (sefton) is £139,379, which is 63% less than Hoylake at £373,504. The most affordable entry point in Bootle (sefton) is a flat at £64,930, while in Hoylake it is a flat at £218,094.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 70% pricier in Hoylake (£218,094 vs £64,930).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bootle (sefton) prices grew faster — 43% vs 36%.

Crime is lower in Hoylake (70 per 1,000) compared to Bootle (sefton) (75.9 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Bootle (sefton) is violent-crime, while in Hoylake it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Hoylake has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Bootle (sefton). Bootle (sefton) has 20 schools in total, while Hoylake has 1.

Bootle (Sefton) School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 20 schools (16 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Hoylake School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBootle (Sefton)Hoylake
Total Schools201
Primary161
Secondary40
% Top two bands83.3%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Hoylake offers faster average downloads at 467.0 Mbps, compared to 399.8 Mbps in Bootle (sefton). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Bootle (sefton) and 99.1% in Hoylake. Gigabit availability stands at 76.4% in Bootle (sefton) and 92.2% in Hoylake.

Hoylake is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (467 vs 400 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Bootle (sefton) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 68.2 (band C) in Hoylake. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,072 in Bootle (sefton) and £1,226 in Hoylake. 69.1% of homes in Bootle (sefton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.7% in Hoylake.

Bootle (sefton) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 53.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,125 in Hoylake and £28,520.5 in Bootle (sefton). The median age is 43.3 in Bootle (sefton) and 45.4 in Hoylake. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bootle (sefton) and 53.2% in Hoylake. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Bootle (sefton) versus 65% in Hoylake.

IndicatorBootle (Sefton)Hoylake
Population53,7225,311
Median Age43.345.4
Median Household Income£28,520.5£31,125
Employment Rate52.4%53.2%
Owner Occupied56.7%65%
Degree-Level Qualified30.4%31.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bootle (sefton) and Hoylake?
Bootle (sefton) and Hoylake are approximately 9.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bootle (sefton) or Hoylake?
Bootle (sefton) is cheaper, with an average house price of £139,379.
Is Bootle (sefton) or Hoylake safer?
Hoylake has the lower crime rate at 70 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bootle (sefton) or Hoylake?
Hoylake has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bootle (sefton) or Hoylake?
Hoylake has faster average broadband at 467.0 Mbps.

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