Town Pop. 55,883

Living in Bebington: Liveability Score 71/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bebington is 71/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 74/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Notably, nothing falls below 43/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse.

The CH32 district averages 61/100, putting Bebington 10 points above its own postcode area. That sits 21 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (95). Wider context for the surrounding area: CH32 postcode district.

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Bebington scores 71 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CH32 9AX CH32 CH42 CH62 CH63

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

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

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 1,614 crimes

↓ 13% below national average

Public order 378 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Anti-social behaviour 357 crimes

↓ 58% below national average

Criminal damage and arson 323 crimes

↓ 15% below national average

Shoplifting 251 crimes

↓ 42% below national average

other 794 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 211 crimes
2 Hospital 144 crimes
3 Petrol Station 101 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³

Green Space 87

Parks Ample 20

Sports Pitches Ample 39

Allotments Ample 12

Golf Courses Ample 4

Tennis Courts Ample 14

Bowling Greens Ample 9

Playgrounds Ample 18

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 28 in area

4Outstanding22Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded

Brackenwood Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
St Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Outstanding
Town Lane Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Wirral Grammar School for GirlsSecondary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Bedford Drive Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Brackenwood Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Brookhurst Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Christ The King Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Church Drive Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Co-op Academy BebingtonSecondary · inspected 2023
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital3.1 mi

Countess of Chester Hospital6.9 mi

Aintree University Hospital7.2 mi

Hospital waitsLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks62.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs70.2%

9 GP surgeries in area 10 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,006 patients per GP

6dentists13pharmacies

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)93.4%

available across Wirral

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

98.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

98.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.9%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,458 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate54.8%

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

Economic activity (16+)

Employed54.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.9%Student4%Other inactive10.9%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial40.3%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary27.3%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%

Home ownership72.5%

Around the England average for deprivation

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

Bills

Council tax Wirral · 2026-27

A £1,667

B £1,945

C £2,223

D £2,501

E £3,057

F £3,613

G £4,168

H £5,002

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

Spital 0.2 mi

Bromborough Rake 0.6 mi

Port Sunlight 0.8 mi

J4 M53 1.1 mi

J4 M53 1.5 mi

J5 M53 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 19

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 33

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 26

Retail Shopping Ample 107

Takeaways Ample 32

Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£245,000	430
Detached	£380,000	93
Semi-detached	£248,841	205
Terraced	£185,000	103
Flat / Maisonette	£125,000	29

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bebington a nice place to live?

Yes, Bebington is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Bebington is 71/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bebington?

Bebington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 3,717 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bebington?

Among the top-rated schools in Bebington are Brackenwood Infant School, St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Town Lane Infant School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 28 rated schools in Bebington in total.

What are house prices like in Bebington?

The current median house price in Bebington is £245,000, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £380,000, semi-detached £248,841, terraced £185,000, flat £125,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 430 sales recorded in the past 12 months.