Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Cheshire

Living in Culcheth

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

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At a glance

Culcheth is a village in Cheshire, North West with a population of 6,722. The average house price is £404,441 and the overall crime rate is 68.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Culcheth ranks

Population

6,722

Avg House Price

£404,441

Crime Rate

68.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

425 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,914.8

Median Age

42.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Culcheth's detached homes (£598,175) command roughly 3.7× the price of a flat (£161,214).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Culcheth prices have risen 44% over the last 9 years (£281,347 → £404,441).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£598,175	£600,000	40
Semi-Detached	£314,649	£288,750	44
Terraced	£284,115	£270,000	13
Flat	£161,214	£176,500	7

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Culcheth is 68.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Culcheth: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Culcheth Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Culcheth High School	Secondary	Good
Newchurch Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Twiss Green Community Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Culcheth averages 425 Mbps — 325% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Culcheth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 72.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.6
% Rated C or Above	72.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,007

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,722
Median Age	42.2
Median Household Income	£30,914.8
Employment Rate	57.7%
Owner Occupied	61.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Culcheth?

The average house price in Culcheth is £404,441 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Culcheth is a flat, with an average price of £161,214.

Is Culcheth a safe place to live?

Culcheth has a recorded crime rate of 68.9 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 Culcheth?

Culcheth has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Culcheth?

Average broadband download speeds in Culcheth are around 425 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.5% of premises.

How big is Culcheth?

Culcheth is a settlement in Cheshire with a population of approximately 6,722.

Most compared with

How does Culcheth stack up against its neighbours?

Adlington (Chorley)

Culcheth

House price: £291,217 · £404,441
Crime rate: 56.9 · 68.9
Distance: 11.7 mi

Altrincham

Culcheth

House price: £488,148 · £404,441
Crime rate: 73.9 · 68.9
Distance: 8.5 mi

Appley Bridge

Culcheth

House price: £265,435 · £404,441
Crime rate: 92.4 · 68.9
Distance: 11.9 mi

Ashton-in-Makerfield

Culcheth

House price: £170,063 · £404,441
Crime rate: 92.3 · 68.9
Distance: 5.7 mi

Aspull

Culcheth

House price: £270,046 · £404,441
Crime rate: 92.4 · 68.9
Distance: 8.4 mi

Astley

Culcheth

House price: £276,658 · £404,441
Crime rate: 92.3 · 68.9
Distance: 4.1 mi

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