Barnton vs Nantwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barnton is about 36% cheaper on average. Nantwich has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnton
£200,015
Nantwich
£312,175
Crime Rate
Barnton
66.5
Nantwich
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnton
100.0%
Nantwich
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnton
391.6
Nantwich
351.7
EPC Rating
Barnton
71.5
Nantwich
70.9
Median Income
Barnton
£31,498
Nantwich
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Barnton is £200,015, which is 36% less than Nantwich at £312,175. The most affordable entry point in Barnton is a terraced at £152,648, while in Nantwich it is a flat at £161,878.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Nantwich (£226,551 vs £152,648).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnton prices grew faster — 44% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.8 offences per 1,000 people, Nantwich is the safer of the two – 11% lower than Barnton's 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnton is violent-crime, while in Nantwich 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 Nantwich. Barnton has 1 schools in total, while Nantwich has 9.
Barnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nantwich School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnton | Nantwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barnton offers faster average downloads at 391.6 Mbps, compared to 351.7 Mbps in Nantwich. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Barnton and 90.8% in Nantwich. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Barnton and 65.9% in Nantwich.
Barnton is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (392 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barnton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Nantwich. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Barnton and £1,250 in Nantwich. 72.1% of homes in Barnton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Nantwich.
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 Nantwich and £31,498 in Barnton. The median age is 45 in Barnton and 46.1 in Nantwich. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Barnton and 58.4% in Nantwich. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Barnton versus 71.9% in Nantwich.
| Indicator | Barnton | Nantwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,245 | 18,741 |
| 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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