Barnton vs Crewe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barnton offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Crewe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnton
£200,015
Crewe
£239,596
Crime Rate
Barnton
66.5
Crewe
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnton
100.0%
Crewe
93.8%
Avg Download Speed
Barnton
391.6
Crewe
392.2
EPC Rating
Barnton
71.5
Crewe
70.9
Median Income
Barnton
£31,498
Crewe
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Barnton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £200,015 versus £239,596 in Crewe. The most affordable entry point in Barnton is a terraced at £152,648, while in Crewe it is a flat at £101,378.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Crewe (£371,685 vs £307,714).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnton prices grew faster — 44% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.7 offences per 1,000 people, Crewe is the safer of the two – 11% lower than Barnton's 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnton is violent-crime, while in Crewe 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 WestSchool quality favours Barnton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 93.8% in Crewe.
Barnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crewe School Inspection Breakdown
93.8% of 23 schools (16 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnton | Crewe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 23 |
| Primary | 1 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Crewe enjoy 392.2 Mbps on average, while Barnton lags behind at 391.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Barnton and 95.4% in Crewe. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Barnton and 73% in Crewe.
Crewe is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (392 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barnton is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Crewe's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Barnton and £1,250 in Crewe. 72.1% of homes in Barnton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Crewe.
Barnton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnton has a population of 6,245 while Crewe has 74,116. Median household income is £32,000 in Crewe and £31,498 in Barnton. The median age is 45 in Barnton and 46.1 in Crewe. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Barnton and 58.4% in Crewe.
| Indicator | Barnton | Crewe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,245 | 74,116 |
| Median Age | 45 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,498 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 37.6% |
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