Crosby (Sefton) vs Greasby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Greasby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Greasby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Greasby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crosby (Sefton)
£304,685
Greasby
£265,297
Crime Rate
Crosby (Sefton)
75.9
Greasby
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crosby (Sefton)
93.3%
Greasby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crosby (Sefton)
486
Greasby
480
EPC Rating
Crosby (Sefton)
71
Greasby
68.2
Median Income
Crosby (Sefton)
£27,377
Greasby
£31,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Crosby (sefton) commands an average of £304,685, compared with £265,297 in Greasby – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Crosby (sefton) is a flat at £172,320, while in Greasby it is a flat at £120,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 47% pricier in Crosby (sefton) (£486,641 vs £331,336).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crosby (sefton) prices grew faster — 59% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestGreasby has a crime rate of 53 per 1,000 residents, which is 43% lower than Crosby (sefton) at 75.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crosby (sefton) 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 WestFamilies may prefer Greasby, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 93.3% in Crosby (sefton). There are 17 schools in Crosby (sefton) and 4 in Greasby.
Crosby (Sefton) School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 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 | Crosby (Sefton) | Greasby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 4 |
| Primary | 13 | 4 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 93.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 486.0 Mbps in Crosby (sefton) and 480.0 Mbps in Greasby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Crosby (sefton) and 99.3% in Greasby. Gigabit availability stands at 96.1% in Crosby (sefton) and 95.3% in Greasby.
Crosby (sefton) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (486 vs 480 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Crosby (sefton) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Greasby averages 68.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Crosby (sefton) and £1,226 in Greasby. 66.4% of homes in Crosby (sefton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.7% in Greasby.
Crosby (sefton) has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 53.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,125 in Greasby and £27,377 in Crosby (sefton). The median age is 46.9 in Crosby (sefton) and 45.4 in Greasby. Owner-occupancy is 66.6% in Crosby (sefton) versus 65% in Greasby. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Crosby (sefton) and 53.2% in Greasby.
| Indicator | Crosby (Sefton) | Greasby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,218 | 9,175 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £27,377 | £31,125 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 31.5% |
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