Barnton vs Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barnton wins on house prices with a 37% gap. Barnton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnton
£200,015
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
£316,993
Crime Rate
Barnton
66.5
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
66.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnton
100.0%
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnton
391.6
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
429.1
EPC Rating
Barnton
71.5
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
71.5
Median Income
Barnton
£31,498
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £200,015, Barnton undercuts Elton (cheshire West And Chester) (£316,993) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnton is a terraced at £152,648, while in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) it is a flat at £182,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) (£254,512 vs £152,648).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnton prices grew faster — 44% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Barnton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.5 per 1,000 versus 66.8 per 1,000 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). The most common crime category in Barnton is violent-crime, while in Elton (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 WestOf the 1 schools in Barnton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Elton (cheshire West And Chester), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnton | Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) averages 429.1 Mbps – ahead of Barnton's 391.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Barnton and 96% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Barnton and 81.9% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (429 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barnton, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Barnton and £1,103 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). 72.1% of homes in Barnton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Elton (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
Median household income is £31,498 in Barnton and £31,498 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). The median age is 45 in Barnton and 45 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Barnton and 57.2% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Barnton versus 68.3% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Barnton has a population of 6,245 and Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has 3,518.
| Indicator | Barnton | Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,245 | 3,518 |
| 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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