Area guide · Cheshire

Living in Shavington

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

At a glance

Shavington is a village in Cheshire, North West with a population of 4,972. The average house price is £260,835 and the overall crime rate is 59.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Shavington ranks

Population

4,972

Avg House Price

£260,835

Crime Rate

59.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

429 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,848

Median Age

45.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Shavington's detached homes (£318,209) command roughly 1.9× the price of a terraced (£170,818).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Shavington prices have risen 33% over the last 9 years (£195,709 → £260,835).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£318,209	£320,000	65
Semi-Detached	£224,119	£221,250	64
Terraced	£170,818	£178,200	11
Flat	£180,917	£157,500	6

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Shavington is 59.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Shavington: violent crime (44% 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
Shavington Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Shavington averages 429 Mbps — 329% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Shavington homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.2
% Rated C or Above	59.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,247

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,972
Median Age	45.6
Median Household Income	£30,848
Employment Rate	56.6%
Owner Occupied	69.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Shavington?

The average house price in Shavington is £260,835 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Shavington is a terraced, with an average price of £170,818.

Is Shavington a safe place to live?

Shavington has a recorded crime rate of 59.7 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 Shavington?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Shavington?

Average broadband download speeds in Shavington are around 429 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.5% of premises.

How big is Shavington?

Shavington is a settlement in Cheshire with a population of approximately 4,972.

Most compared with

How does Shavington stack up against its neighbours?

Alsager

Shavington

House price: £335,746 · £260,835
Crime rate: 59.8 · 59.7
Distance: 6.3 mi

Biddulph

Shavington

House price: £216,454 · £260,835
Crime rate: 55.5 · 59.7
Distance: 12.1 mi

Bignall End

Shavington

House price: £235,056 · £260,835
Crime rate: 68.8 · 59.7
Distance: 6.7 mi

Congleton

Shavington

House price: £345,590 · £260,835
Crime rate: 59.8 · 59.7
Distance: 12.0 mi

Crewe

Shavington

House price: £239,596 · £260,835
Crime rate: 59.7 · 59.7
Distance: 2.3 mi

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

Shavington

House price: £433,589 · £260,835
Crime rate: 66.7 · 59.7
Distance: 13.8 mi

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