Barnton vs Haydock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Haydock wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Barnton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnton
£200,015
Haydock
£170,063
Crime Rate
Barnton
66.5
Haydock
86.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnton
100.0%
Haydock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnton
391.6
Haydock
405.8
EPC Rating
Barnton
71.5
Haydock
71.4
Median Income
Barnton
£31,498
Haydock
£30,673
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £170,063, Haydock undercuts Barnton (£200,015) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnton is a terraced at £152,648, while in Haydock it is a flat at £82,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Barnton (£152,648 vs £118,701).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnton prices grew faster — 44% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Barnton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.5 per 1,000 versus 86.8 per 1,000 in Haydock. The most common crime category in Barnton is violent-crime, while in Haydock 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 Haydock, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haydock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnton | Haydock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Haydock averages 405.8 Mbps – ahead of Barnton's 391.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Barnton and 89.7% in Haydock. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Barnton and 79.1% in Haydock.
Haydock is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (406 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barnton, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Haydock. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Barnton and £1,140 in Haydock. 72.1% of homes in Barnton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Haydock.
Barnton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,498 in Barnton and £30,673 in Haydock. The median age is 45 in Barnton and 44.6 in Haydock. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Barnton and 54.7% in Haydock. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Barnton versus 67.5% in Haydock. Barnton has a population of 6,245 and Haydock has 16,143.
| Indicator | Barnton | Haydock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,245 | 16,143 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,498 | £30,673 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 28.6% |
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