Town comparison
Burscough vs Liverpool
Which is better to live in? 13.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Liverpool is about 12% 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
Liverpool
£242,146
Crime Rate
Burscough
48.3
Liverpool
123.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burscough
100.0%
Liverpool
88.7%
Avg Download Speed
Burscough
388.8
Liverpool
348.9
EPC Rating
Burscough
71.8
Liverpool
71.2
Median Income
Burscough
£31,989
Liverpool
£28,521
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Liverpool more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £242,146 versus £271,878 in Burscough. The most affordable entry point in Burscough is a flat at £160,554, while in Liverpool it is a flat at £146,914.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Burscough (£214,744 vs £167,578).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Liverpool prices grew faster — 45% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Burscough (48.3 per 1,000) compared to Liverpool (123.5 per 1,000), a 156% difference. The most common crime category in Burscough is violent-crime, while in Liverpool 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 88.7% in Liverpool.
Burscough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Liverpool School Inspection Breakdown
88.7% of 155 schools (121 primary, 34 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burscough | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 155 |
| Primary | 5 | 121 |
| Secondary | 1 | 34 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burscough enjoy 388.8 Mbps on average, while Liverpool lags behind at 348.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Burscough and 75.4% in Liverpool. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Burscough and 56.1% in Liverpool.
Burscough is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (389 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burscough is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Liverpool's band C (score 71.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Burscough and £1,072 in Liverpool. 68.8% of homes in Burscough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.1% in Liverpool.
Liverpool has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burscough has a population of 8,754 while Liverpool has 506,768. Median household income is £31,988.5 in Burscough and £28,520.5 in Liverpool. The median age is 44.6 in Burscough and 43.3 in Liverpool. Employment rates stand at 57% in Burscough and 52.4% in Liverpool.
| Indicator | Burscough | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,754 | 506,768 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,988.5 | £28,520.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.9% | 30.4% |
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