Town Pop. 5,980

Living in Aintree: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aintree scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 70/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 46/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the L10 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Aintree sits 9 points below the L10 district figure of 79/100. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see L10 postcode district.

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Aintree scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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L10 0AD L10 1AA L10 2JA L10 3JA L10 4AB L10 5HA L10 6LA L10 7AA L10 L9

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

101 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 151 crimes

↓ 24% below national average

Shoplifting 132 crimes

↑ 183% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 124 crimes

↑ 36% above national average

Public order 57 crimes

↑ 46% above national average

Other theft 31 crimes

↓ 16% below national average

other 109 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Shopping Area 161 crimes
2 Mostyn Avenue 42 crimes
3 Molyneux Way 41 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 11.4 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³

Green Space 45

Parks Ample 29

Sports Pitches Adequate 2

Allotments None

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

6 schools in area · 56 within 4km

3Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded

Aintree Davenhill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Fazakerley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Longmoor Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Dixons Fazakerley AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
Requires Improvement
Barlows Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Ungraded
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsAintree University Hospital0.8 mi

Royal Liverpool University Hospital4.4 mi

Children's A&E6 mi

Hospital waitsMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi

Routine referral (median)2 wks

Treated within 18 weeks100%

A&E seen within 4 hrs96.5%

Nearest GP surgeryPoulter Road Medical Centre1 mi

GP capacity2,443 patients per GP

1dentist3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)75.4%

available across Sefton

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

99%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

99%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 122 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.9%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired30.4%Student3.1%Other inactive9.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial36.1%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary26.8%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications21.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.4%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%

Home ownership83.8%

Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Sefton · 2026-27

A £1,722

B £2,009

C £2,296

D £2,583

E £3,157

F £3,731

G £4,305

H £5,166

Energy Merseyside & North Wales region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water United Utilities

Average bill regional £456/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Old Roan 0.5 mi

Aintree 0.8 mi

Fazakerley 0.9 mi

J6 M57 1.5 mi

J6 M57 2 mi

J1 M58 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Ample 29

Takeaways Adequate 4

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£236,000	36
Semi-detached	£239,975	28

5-year monthly trend

All Semi

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Aintree a nice place to live?

Aintree is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Aintree is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Aintree?

Aintree has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 46/100. There were 604 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aintree?

Among the top-rated schools in Aintree are Aintree Davenhill Primary School, Fazakerley Primary School and Longmoor Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Aintree in total.

What are house prices like in Aintree?

The current median house price in Aintree is £236,000, around 17% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £239,975. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 36 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Aintree in context

See where Aintree ranks among the best places to live in Merseyside

Postcode districts in Aintree

L10 60 ⇄

L9 64 ⇄

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