Town comparison
Billinge vs Culcheth
Which is better to live in? 8.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Billinge offers lower property prices by roughly 35%. Culcheth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Culcheth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billinge
£261,331
Culcheth
£404,441
Crime Rate
Billinge
86.8
Culcheth
68.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billinge
66.7%
Culcheth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billinge
460.4
Culcheth
424.5
EPC Rating
Billinge
71.4
Culcheth
72.6
Median Income
Billinge
£30,580
Culcheth
£30,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Billinge is £261,331, which is 35% less than Culcheth at £404,441. The most affordable entry point in Billinge is a flat at £88,000, while in Culcheth it is a flat at £161,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Culcheth (£161,214 vs £88,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Culcheth prices grew faster — 44% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Culcheth (68.9 per 1,000) compared to Billinge (86.8 per 1,000), a 26% difference. The most common crime category in Billinge is violent-crime, while in Culcheth 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 WestCulcheth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Billinge. Billinge has 3 schools in total, while Culcheth has 4.
Billinge School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Culcheth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billinge | Culcheth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Billinge offers faster average downloads at 460.4 Mbps, compared to 424.5 Mbps in Culcheth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Billinge and 93.5% in Culcheth. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Billinge and 82.6% in Culcheth.
Billinge is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (460 vs 425 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Culcheth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Billinge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,109 in Billinge and £1,007 in Culcheth. 67.4% of homes in Billinge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.4% in Culcheth.
Culcheth has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,914.8 in Culcheth and £30,579.7 in Billinge. The median age is 44.1 in Billinge and 42.2 in Culcheth. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Billinge and 57.7% in Culcheth. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Billinge versus 61.6% in Culcheth.
| Indicator | Billinge | Culcheth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,963 | 6,722 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,579.7 | £30,914.8 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 57.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 29.9% |
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