Barnton vs Willaston (Cheshire East)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Barnton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. Willaston (cheshire East) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnton
£200,015
Willaston (Cheshire East)
£331,561
Crime Rate
Barnton
66.5
Willaston (Cheshire East)
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnton
100.0%
Willaston (Cheshire East)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnton
391.6
Willaston (Cheshire East)
351.7
EPC Rating
Barnton
71.5
Willaston (Cheshire East)
70.9
Median Income
Barnton
£31,498
Willaston (Cheshire East)
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £200,015, Barnton undercuts Willaston (cheshire East) (£331,561) by around 40% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnton is a terraced at £152,648, while in Willaston (cheshire East) it is a flat at £157,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Willaston (cheshire East) (£446,525 vs £307,714).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnton prices grew faster — 44% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWillaston (cheshire East) has a crime rate of 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% lower than Barnton at 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnton is violent-crime, while in Willaston (cheshire East) 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 WestOf the 1 schools in Barnton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Willaston (cheshire East), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Willaston (Cheshire East) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnton | Willaston (Cheshire East) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barnton averages 391.6 Mbps – ahead of Willaston (cheshire East)'s 351.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Barnton and 90.8% in Willaston (cheshire East). Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Barnton and 65.9% in Willaston (cheshire East).
Barnton is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (392 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barnton, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Willaston (cheshire East). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Barnton and £1,250 in Willaston (cheshire East). 72.1% of homes in Barnton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Willaston (cheshire East).
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 Willaston (cheshire East) and £31,498 in Barnton. The median age is 45 in Barnton and 46.1 in Willaston (cheshire East). Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Barnton and 58.4% in Willaston (cheshire East). Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Barnton versus 71.9% in Willaston (cheshire East). Barnton has a population of 6,245 and Willaston (cheshire East) has 3,653.
| Indicator | Barnton | Willaston (Cheshire East) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,245 | 3,653 |
| 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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