Barnton vs Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barnton offers lower property prices by roughly 54%. Barnton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnton
£200,015
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
£433,589
Crime Rate
Barnton
66.5
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
66.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnton
100.0%
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnton
391.6
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
391.6
EPC Rating
Barnton
71.5
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
71.5
Median Income
Barnton
£31,498
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Barnton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £200,015 versus £433,589 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). The most affordable entry point in Barnton is a terraced at £152,648, while in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) it is a flat at £223,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (£285,000 vs £152,648).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnton prices grew faster — 44% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Barnton (66.5 per 1,000) compared to Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (66.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Barnton is violent-crime, while in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) 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 100% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester).
Barnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnton | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barnton enjoy 391.6 Mbps on average, while Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) lags behind at 391.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Barnton and 95.4% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Barnton and 74.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester).
Barnton 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 Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester)'s band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Barnton and £1,103 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). 72.1% of homes in Barnton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester).
Barnton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 72.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnton has a population of 6,245 while Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has 5,860. Median household income is £31,498 in Barnton and £31,498 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). The median age is 45 in Barnton and 45 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Barnton and 57.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester).
| Indicator | Barnton | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,245 | 5,860 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,498 | £31,498 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 35.7% |
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