Burtonwood vs Liverpool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Burtonwood wins on house prices with a 4% gap. Burtonwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burtonwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burtonwood
£233,244
Liverpool
£242,146
Crime Rate
Burtonwood
69.1
Liverpool
123.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burtonwood
100.0%
Liverpool
88.7%
Avg Download Speed
Burtonwood
446.5
Liverpool
348.9
EPC Rating
Burtonwood
72
Liverpool
71.2
Median Income
Burtonwood
£31,331
Liverpool
£28,521
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £233,244, Burtonwood undercuts Liverpool (£242,146) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burtonwood is a flat at £124,950, while in Liverpool it is a flat at £146,914.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Liverpool (£249,768 vs £212,852).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burtonwood prices grew faster — 51% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Burtonwood experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.1 per 1,000 versus 123.5 per 1,000 in Liverpool. The most common crime category in Burtonwood 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Burtonwood, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Liverpool, which has 155 schools, the figure is 88.7%.
Burtonwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Burtonwood | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 155 |
| Primary | 2 | 121 |
| Secondary | 0 | 34 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Burtonwood averages 446.5 Mbps – ahead of Liverpool's 348.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Burtonwood and 75.4% in Liverpool. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Burtonwood and 56.1% in Liverpool.
Burtonwood is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (447 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burtonwood, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Liverpool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Burtonwood and £1,072 in Liverpool. 69.9% of homes in Burtonwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.1% in Liverpool.
Burtonwood has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 69.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,330.5 in Burtonwood and £28,520.5 in Liverpool. The median age is 43.9 in Burtonwood and 43.3 in Liverpool. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Burtonwood and 52.4% in Liverpool. Owner-occupancy is 66.5% in Burtonwood versus 56.7% in Liverpool. Burtonwood has a population of 3,504 and Liverpool has 506,768.
| Indicator | Burtonwood | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,504 | 506,768 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,330.5 | £28,520.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 30.4% |
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