Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Cheshire

Living in Barnton

A snapshot of life in Barnton, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Barnton is a village in Cheshire, North West with a population of 6,245. The average house price is £200,015 and the overall crime rate is 66.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Barnton ranks

Population

6,245

Avg House Price

£200,015

Crime Rate

66.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

392 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,498

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Barnton's detached homes (£307,714) command roughly 2.0× the price of a terraced (£152,648).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Barnton prices have risen 44% over the last 9 years (£138,682 → £200,015).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£307,714	£301,000	7
Semi-Detached	£220,062	£228,500	38
Terraced	£152,648	£149,000	32
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Barnton is 66.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Barnton: violent crime (46% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Barnton averages 392 Mbps — 292% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Barnton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 72.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.5
% Rated C or Above	72.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,103

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,245
Median Age	45
Median Household Income	£31,498
Employment Rate	57.2%
Owner Occupied	68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	35.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Barnton?

The average house price in Barnton is £200,015 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Barnton?

The most affordable entry point in Barnton is a terraced, with an average price of £152,648.

Is Barnton a safe place to live?

Barnton has a recorded crime rate of 66.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Barnton?

Barnton has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Barnton?

Average broadband download speeds in Barnton are around 392 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.4% of premises.

How big is Barnton?

Barnton is a settlement in Cheshire with a population of approximately 6,245.

Most compared with

How does Barnton stack up against its neighbours?

Alderley Edge

Barnton

House price: £725,204 · £200,015
Crime rate: 60.3 · 66.5
Distance: 13.1 mi

Altrincham

Barnton

House price: £488,148 · £200,015
Crime rate: 73.9 · 66.5
Distance: 11.8 mi

Barnton

Bowdon

House price: £200,015 · £952,908
Crime rate: 66.5 · 74
Distance: 10.4 mi

Barnton

Burtonwood

House price: £200,015 · £233,244
Crime rate: 66.5 · 69.1
Distance: 11.8 mi

Barnton

Crewe

House price: £200,015 · £239,596
Crime rate: 66.5 · 59.7
Distance: 13.1 mi

Barnton

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

House price: £200,015 · £433,589
Crime rate: 66.5 · 66.7
Distance: 3.4 mi

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