Barnton vs Burtonwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barnton wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Barnton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnton
£200,015
Burtonwood
£233,244
Crime Rate
Barnton
66.5
Burtonwood
69.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnton
100.0%
Burtonwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnton
391.6
Burtonwood
446.5
EPC Rating
Barnton
71.5
Burtonwood
72
Median Income
Barnton
£31,498
Burtonwood
£31,331
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £200,015, Barnton undercuts Burtonwood (£233,244) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnton is a terraced at £152,648, while in Burtonwood it is a flat at £124,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Burtonwood (£378,833 vs £307,714).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burtonwood prices grew faster — 51% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Barnton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.5 per 1,000 versus 69.1 per 1,000 in Burtonwood. The most common crime category in Barnton is violent-crime, while in Burtonwood it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf the 1 schools in Barnton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Burtonwood, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burtonwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnton | Burtonwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Burtonwood averages 446.5 Mbps – ahead of Barnton's 391.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Barnton and 96.4% in Burtonwood. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Barnton and 87.3% in Burtonwood.
Burtonwood is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (447 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burtonwood, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Barnton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Barnton and £1,030 in Burtonwood. 72.1% of homes in Barnton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Burtonwood.
Barnton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,498 in Barnton and £31,330.5 in Burtonwood. The median age is 45 in Barnton and 43.9 in Burtonwood. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Barnton and 57.3% in Burtonwood. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Barnton versus 66.5% in Burtonwood. Barnton has a population of 6,245 and Burtonwood has 3,504.
| Indicator | Barnton | Burtonwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,245 | 3,504 |
| Median Age | 45 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,498 | £31,330.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 30.1% |
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