Area guide · Cheshire

Living in Tarporley

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

At a glance

Tarporley is a village in Cheshire, North West with a population of 3,212. The average house price is £520,947 and the overall crime rate is 66.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Tarporley ranks

Population

3,212

Avg House Price

£520,947

Crime Rate

66.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

336 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,749

Median Age

45.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Tarporley's detached homes (£646,795) command roughly 4.6× the price of a flat (£140,658).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Tarporley prices have risen 45% over the last 9 years (£359,171 → £520,947).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£646,795	£522,500	82
Semi-Detached	£387,382	£350,000	45
Terraced	£341,326	£265,125	32
Flat	£140,658	£149,975	6

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Tarporley is 66.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Tarporley CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Tarporley averages 336 Mbps — 236% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Tarporley homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.2
% Rated C or Above	66.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,176

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,212
Median Age	45.5
Median Household Income	£31,749
Employment Rate	57.8%
Owner Occupied	70.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	36.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Tarporley?

The average house price in Tarporley is £520,947 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Tarporley is a flat, with an average price of £140,658.

Is Tarporley a safe place to live?

Tarporley has a recorded crime rate of 66.6 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 Tarporley?

Tarporley has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Tarporley?

Average broadband download speeds in Tarporley are around 336 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 86.9% of premises.

How big is Tarporley?

Tarporley is a settlement in Cheshire with a population of approximately 3,212.

Most compared with

How does Tarporley stack up against its neighbours?

Barnton

Tarporley

House price: £200,015 · £520,947
Crime rate: 66.5 · 66.6
Distance: 9.4 mi

Broughton (Flintshire)

Tarporley

House price: £430,424 · £520,947
Crime rate: 63.8 · 66.6
Distance: 13.3 mi

Crewe

Tarporley

House price: £239,596 · £520,947
Crime rate: 59.7 · 66.6
Distance: 10.2 mi

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

Tarporley

House price: £433,589 · £520,947
Crime rate: 66.7 · 66.6
Distance: 6.1 mi

Davenham

Tarporley

House price: £428,601 · £520,947
Crime rate: 66.5 · 66.6
Distance: 8.4 mi

Ellesmere Port

Tarporley

House price: £211,966 · £520,947
Crime rate: 66.6 · 66.6
Distance: 13.2 mi

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