Burscough vs Crosby (Sefton)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Burscough is about 11% cheaper on average. Burscough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burscough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burscough
£271,878
Crosby (Sefton)
£304,685
Crime Rate
Burscough
48.3
Crosby (Sefton)
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burscough
100.0%
Crosby (Sefton)
93.3%
Avg Download Speed
Burscough
388.8
Crosby (Sefton)
486
EPC Rating
Burscough
71.8
Crosby (Sefton)
71
Median Income
Burscough
£31,989
Crosby (Sefton)
£27,377
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Burscough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £271,878 versus £304,685 in Crosby (sefton). The most affordable entry point in Burscough is a flat at £160,554, while in Crosby (sefton) it is a flat at £172,320.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Crosby (sefton) (£333,868 vs £244,533).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crosby (sefton) prices grew faster — 59% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Burscough is the safer of the two – 57% lower than Crosby (sefton)'s 75.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burscough 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 Burscough: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 93.3% in Crosby (sefton).
Burscough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Burscough | Crosby (Sefton) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 17 |
| Primary | 5 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Crosby (sefton) enjoy 486.0 Mbps on average, while Burscough lags behind at 388.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Burscough and 99% in Crosby (sefton). Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Burscough and 96.1% in Crosby (sefton).
Crosby (sefton) is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (486 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burscough is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Crosby (sefton)'s band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Burscough and £1,138 in Crosby (sefton). 68.8% of homes in Burscough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Crosby (sefton).
Burscough has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burscough has a population of 8,754 while Crosby (sefton) has 50,218. Median household income is £31,988.5 in Burscough and £27,377 in Crosby (sefton). The median age is 44.6 in Burscough and 46.9 in Crosby (sefton). Employment rates stand at 57% in Burscough and 53.6% in Crosby (sefton).
| Indicator | Burscough | Crosby (Sefton) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,754 | 50,218 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,988.5 | £27,377 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.9% | 29.9% |
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