Liverpool vs St Helens (St. Helens)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, St Helens (st. Helens) wins on house prices with a 30% gap. St Helens (st. Helens) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, St Helens (st. Helens) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Liverpool
£242,146
St Helens (St. Helens)
£186,861
Crime Rate
Liverpool
123.5
St Helens (St. Helens)
86.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Liverpool
88.7%
St Helens (St. Helens)
89.3%
Avg Download Speed
Liverpool
348.9
St Helens (St. Helens)
431.7
EPC Rating
Liverpool
71.2
St Helens (St. Helens)
72.6
Median Income
Liverpool
£28,521
St Helens (St. Helens)
£30,559
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Liverpool commands an average of £242,146, compared with £186,861 in St Helens (st. Helens) – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Liverpool is a flat at £146,914, while in St Helens (st. Helens) it is a flat at £95,951.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Liverpool (£146,914 vs £95,951).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, St Helens (st. Helens) prices grew faster — 50% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of St Helens (st. Helens) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 86.8 per 1,000 versus 123.5 per 1,000 in Liverpool. The most common crime category in Liverpool is violent-crime, while in St Helens (st. Helens) 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 St Helens (st. Helens), where 89.3% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88.7% in Liverpool. There are 155 schools in Liverpool and 35 in St Helens (st. Helens).
Liverpool School Inspection Breakdown
88.7% of 155 schools (121 primary, 34 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
St Helens (St. Helens) School Inspection Breakdown
89.3% of 35 schools (30 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Liverpool | St Helens (St. Helens) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 155 | 35 |
| Primary | 121 | 30 |
| Secondary | 34 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 88.7% | 89.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 431.7 Mbps in St Helens (st. Helens) and 348.9 Mbps in Liverpool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 75.4% of premises in Liverpool and 96.1% in St Helens (st. Helens). Gigabit availability stands at 56.1% in Liverpool and 84.2% in St Helens (st. Helens).
St Helens (st. Helens) is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (432 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours St Helens (st. Helens), scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Liverpool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,072 in Liverpool and £998 in St Helens (st. Helens). 69.1% of homes in Liverpool have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in St Helens (st. Helens).
St Helens (st. Helens) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,559 in St Helens (st. Helens) and £28,520.5 in Liverpool. The median age is 43.3 in Liverpool and 43 in St Helens (st. Helens). Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Liverpool and 55.4% in St Helens (st. Helens). Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Liverpool versus 61.9% in St Helens (st. Helens). Liverpool has a population of 506,768 and St Helens (st. Helens) has 107,409.
| Indicator | Liverpool | St Helens (St. Helens) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 506,768 | 107,409 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £28,520.5 | £30,559 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% | 61.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 25.5% |
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