Barnton vs Widnes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barnton offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Barnton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnton
£200,015
Widnes
£225,546
Crime Rate
Barnton
66.5
Widnes
85.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnton
100.0%
Widnes
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnton
391.6
Widnes
426.2
EPC Rating
Barnton
71.5
Widnes
72.4
Median Income
Barnton
£31,498
Widnes
£30,888
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Barnton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £200,015 versus £225,546 in Widnes. The most affordable entry point in Barnton is a terraced at £152,648, while in Widnes it is a flat at £101,187.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Widnes (£366,163 vs £307,714).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnton prices grew faster — 44% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 66.5 offences per 1,000 people, Barnton is the safer of the two – 29% lower than Widnes's 85.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnton is violent-crime, while in Widnes 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 Widnes.
Barnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Widnes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 20 schools (17 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnton | Widnes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 20 |
| Primary | 1 | 17 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Widnes enjoy 426.2 Mbps on average, while Barnton lags behind at 391.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Barnton and 95.2% in Widnes. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Barnton and 83% in Widnes.
Widnes 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 Widnes is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Barnton's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Barnton and £1,006 in Widnes. 72.1% of homes in Barnton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.2% in Widnes.
Widnes has more energy-efficient housing — 72.2% reach band C or above, vs 72.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnton has a population of 6,245 while Widnes has 59,938. Median household income is £31,498 in Barnton and £30,888.2 in Widnes. The median age is 45 in Barnton and 43 in Widnes. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Barnton and 56.8% in Widnes.
| Indicator | Barnton | Widnes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,245 | 59,938 |
| Median Age | 45 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £31,498 | £30,888.2 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 27% |
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