Blackrod vs Culcheth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Blackrod offers lower property prices by roughly 46%. Culcheth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackrod edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackrod
£218,151
Culcheth
£404,441
Crime Rate
Blackrod
98.7
Culcheth
68.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackrod
100.0%
Culcheth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackrod
430.5
Culcheth
424.5
EPC Rating
Blackrod
72.2
Culcheth
72.6
Median Income
Blackrod
£30,334
Culcheth
£30,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Blackrod more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £218,151 versus £404,441 in Culcheth. The most affordable entry point in Blackrod is a flat at £132,500, while in Culcheth it is a flat at £161,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Culcheth (£598,175 vs £329,077).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackrod prices grew faster — 47% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Culcheth (68.9 per 1,000) compared to Blackrod (98.7 per 1,000), a 43% difference. The most common crime category in Blackrod 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 WestSchool quality favours Blackrod: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Culcheth.
Blackrod School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 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 | Blackrod | Culcheth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blackrod enjoy 430.5 Mbps on average, while Culcheth lags behind at 424.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Blackrod and 93.5% in Culcheth. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Blackrod and 82.6% in Culcheth.
Blackrod is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (431 vs 425 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Culcheth is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Blackrod's band C (score 72.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Blackrod and £1,007 in Culcheth. 69.6% of homes in Blackrod 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 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blackrod has a population of 5,340 while Culcheth has 6,722. Median household income is £30,914.8 in Culcheth and £30,333.5 in Blackrod. The median age is 42.5 in Blackrod and 42.2 in Culcheth. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Blackrod and 57.7% in Culcheth.
| Indicator | Blackrod | Culcheth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,340 | 6,722 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,333.5 | £30,914.8 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 57.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 29.9% |
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