Barnton vs Holmes Chapel
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barnton is about 43% cheaper on average. Holmes Chapel has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnton
£200,015
Holmes Chapel
£351,747
Crime Rate
Barnton
66.5
Holmes Chapel
59.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnton
100.0%
Holmes Chapel
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnton
391.6
Holmes Chapel
437.9
EPC Rating
Barnton
71.5
Holmes Chapel
71.2
Median Income
Barnton
£31,498
Holmes Chapel
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Barnton is £200,015, which is 43% less than Holmes Chapel at £351,747. The most affordable entry point in Barnton is a terraced at £152,648, while in Holmes Chapel it is a flat at £116,105.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Holmes Chapel (£255,090 vs £152,648).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnton prices grew faster — 44% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.6 offences per 1,000 people, Holmes Chapel is the safer of the two – 12% lower than Barnton's 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnton is violent-crime, while in Holmes Chapel 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 WestBarnton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Holmes Chapel. Barnton has 1 schools in total, while Holmes Chapel has 3.
Barnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holmes Chapel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnton | Holmes Chapel |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Holmes Chapel offers faster average downloads at 437.9 Mbps, compared to 391.6 Mbps in Barnton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Barnton and 96.5% in Holmes Chapel. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Barnton and 85.2% in Holmes Chapel.
Holmes Chapel is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (438 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barnton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Holmes Chapel. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Barnton and £1,176 in Holmes Chapel. 72.1% of homes in Barnton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Holmes Chapel.
Barnton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,749 in Holmes Chapel and £31,498 in Barnton. The median age is 45 in Barnton and 45.5 in Holmes Chapel. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Barnton and 57.8% in Holmes Chapel. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Barnton versus 70.1% in Holmes Chapel.
| Indicator | Barnton | Holmes Chapel |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,245 | 6,949 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,498 | £31,749 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 36.7% |
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