Barnton vs Culcheth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barnton offers lower property prices by roughly 51%. Barnton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnton
£200,015
Culcheth
£404,441
Crime Rate
Barnton
66.5
Culcheth
68.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnton
100.0%
Culcheth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnton
391.6
Culcheth
424.5
EPC Rating
Barnton
71.5
Culcheth
72.6
Median Income
Barnton
£31,498
Culcheth
£30,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Barnton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £200,015 versus £404,441 in Culcheth. The most affordable entry point in Barnton is a terraced at £152,648, while in Culcheth it is a flat at £161,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 49% pricier in Culcheth (£598,175 vs £307,714).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnton prices grew faster — 44% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 66.5 offences per 1,000 people, Barnton is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Culcheth's 68.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnton is violent-crime, while in Culcheth 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 Culcheth.
Barnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Culcheth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnton | Culcheth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Culcheth enjoy 424.5 Mbps on average, while Barnton lags behind at 391.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Barnton and 93.5% in Culcheth. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Barnton and 82.6% in Culcheth.
Culcheth is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (425 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Culcheth is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Barnton's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Barnton and £1,007 in Culcheth. 72.1% of homes in Barnton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.4% in Culcheth.
Culcheth has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 72.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnton has a population of 6,245 while Culcheth has 6,722. Median household income is £31,498 in Barnton and £30,914.8 in Culcheth. The median age is 45 in Barnton and 42.2 in Culcheth. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Barnton and 57.7% in Culcheth.
| Indicator | Barnton | Culcheth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,245 | 6,722 |
| Median Age | 45 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,498 | £30,914.8 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 57.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 29.9% |
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