Barnton vs Knutsford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barnton is about 69% cheaper on average. Knutsford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnton
£200,015
Knutsford
£650,388
Crime Rate
Barnton
66.5
Knutsford
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnton
100.0%
Knutsford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnton
391.6
Knutsford
301.5
EPC Rating
Barnton
71.5
Knutsford
71.2
Median Income
Barnton
£31,498
Knutsford
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Barnton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £200,015 versus £650,388 in Knutsford. The most affordable entry point in Barnton is a terraced at £152,648, while in Knutsford it is a flat at £226,861.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 65% pricier in Knutsford (£867,799 vs £307,714).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Knutsford prices grew faster — 54% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Knutsford (59.7 per 1,000) compared to Barnton (66.5 per 1,000), a 11% difference. The most common crime category in Barnton is violent-crime, while in Knutsford 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 Knutsford.
Barnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knutsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnton | Knutsford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barnton enjoy 391.6 Mbps on average, while Knutsford lags behind at 301.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Barnton and 83.6% in Knutsford. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Barnton and 54.7% in Knutsford.
Barnton is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (392 vs 302 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barnton is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Knutsford's band C (score 71.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Barnton and £1,176 in Knutsford. 72.1% of homes in Barnton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Knutsford.
Barnton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnton has a population of 6,245 while Knutsford has 13,254. Median household income is £31,749 in Knutsford and £31,498 in Barnton. The median age is 45 in Barnton and 45.5 in Knutsford. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Barnton and 57.8% in Knutsford.
| Indicator | Barnton | Knutsford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,245 | 13,254 |
| 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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