Barnton vs Northwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barnton offers lower property prices by roughly 37%. Barnton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnton
£200,015
Northwich
£315,151
Crime Rate
Barnton
66.5
Northwich
66.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnton
100.0%
Northwich
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnton
391.6
Northwich
425.9
EPC Rating
Barnton
71.5
Northwich
71.2
Median Income
Barnton
£31,498
Northwich
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Barnton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £200,015 versus £315,151 in Northwich. The most affordable entry point in Barnton is a terraced at £152,648, while in Northwich it is a flat at £133,715.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Northwich (£463,092 vs £307,714).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnton prices grew faster — 44% vs -9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Barnton (66.5 per 1,000) compared to Northwich (66.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Barnton is violent-crime, while in Northwich 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 Northwich.
Barnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northwich School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnton | Northwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Northwich enjoy 425.9 Mbps on average, while Barnton lags behind at 391.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Barnton and 94.5% in Northwich. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Barnton and 82.4% in Northwich.
Northwich is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (426 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barnton is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Northwich's band C (score 71.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Barnton and £1,176 in Northwich. 72.1% of homes in Barnton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Northwich.
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 Northwich has 18,646. Median household income is £31,749 in Northwich and £31,498 in Barnton. The median age is 45 in Barnton and 45.5 in Northwich. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Barnton and 57.8% in Northwich.
| Indicator | Barnton | Northwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,245 | 18,646 |
| 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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