Barnton vs Elworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barnton wins on house prices with a 32% gap. Elworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnton
£200,015
Elworth
£292,564
Crime Rate
Barnton
66.5
Elworth
59.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnton
100.0%
Elworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnton
391.6
Elworth
393.7
EPC Rating
Barnton
71.5
Elworth
70.9
Median Income
Barnton
£31,498
Elworth
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £200,015, Barnton undercuts Elworth (£292,564) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnton is a terraced at £152,648, while in Elworth it is a flat at £113,850.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Elworth (£258,406 vs £220,062).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnton prices grew faster — 44% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Elworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.5 per 1,000 versus 66.5 per 1,000 in Barnton. The most common crime category in Barnton is violent-crime, while in Elworth 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 Elworth, 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.
Elworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnton | Elworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Elworth averages 393.7 Mbps – ahead of Barnton's 391.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Barnton and 91.9% in Elworth. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Barnton and 74.8% in Elworth.
Elworth is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (394 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barnton, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Elworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Barnton and £1,250 in Elworth. 72.1% of homes in Barnton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Elworth.
Barnton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Elworth and £31,498 in Barnton. The median age is 45 in Barnton and 46.1 in Elworth. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Barnton and 58.4% in Elworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Barnton versus 71.9% in Elworth. Barnton has a population of 6,245 and Elworth has 7,646.
| Indicator | Barnton | Elworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,245 | 7,646 |
| 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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