Barnton vs Frodsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barnton is about 47% cheaper on average. Frodsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnton
£200,015
Frodsham
£378,088
Crime Rate
Barnton
66.5
Frodsham
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnton
100.0%
Frodsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnton
391.6
Frodsham
392.4
EPC Rating
Barnton
71.5
Frodsham
71.5
Median Income
Barnton
£31,498
Frodsham
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Barnton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £200,015 versus £378,088 in Frodsham. The most affordable entry point in Barnton is a terraced at £152,648, while in Frodsham it is a flat at £177,240.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 39% pricier in Frodsham (£362,009 vs £220,062).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnton prices grew faster — 44% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 57.9 offences per 1,000 people, Frodsham is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Barnton's 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnton is violent-crime, while in Frodsham 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 Frodsham.
Barnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Frodsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnton | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Frodsham enjoy 392.4 Mbps on average, while Barnton lags behind at 391.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Barnton and 88% in Frodsham. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Barnton and 76% in Frodsham.
Frodsham 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 Frodsham's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Barnton and £1,103 in Frodsham. 72.1% of homes in Barnton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Frodsham.
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 Frodsham has 9,101. Median household income is £31,498 in Barnton and £31,498 in Frodsham. The median age is 45 in Barnton and 45 in Frodsham. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Barnton and 57.2% in Frodsham.
| Indicator | Barnton | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,245 | 9,101 |
| 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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