Burtonwood vs Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Burtonwood is about 26% cheaper on average. Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burtonwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burtonwood
£233,244
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
£316,993
Crime Rate
Burtonwood
69.1
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
66.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burtonwood
100.0%
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burtonwood
446.5
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
429.1
EPC Rating
Burtonwood
72
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
71.5
Median Income
Burtonwood
£31,331
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Burtonwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £233,244 versus £316,993 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). The most affordable entry point in Burtonwood is a flat at £124,950, while in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) it is a flat at £182,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 39% pricier in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) (£254,512 vs £156,182).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burtonwood prices grew faster — 51% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) (66.8 per 1,000) compared to Burtonwood (69.1 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Burtonwood is violent-crime, while in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) 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 Burtonwood: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).
Burtonwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burtonwood | Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burtonwood enjoy 446.5 Mbps on average, while Elton (cheshire West And Chester) lags behind at 429.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Burtonwood and 96% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Burtonwood and 81.9% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).
Burtonwood is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (447 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burtonwood is band C (score 72), ahead of Elton (cheshire West And Chester)'s band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Burtonwood and £1,103 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). 69.9% of homes in Burtonwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burtonwood has a population of 3,504 while Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has 3,518. Median household income is £31,498 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and £31,330.5 in Burtonwood. The median age is 43.9 in Burtonwood and 45 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Burtonwood and 57.2% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).
| Indicator | Burtonwood | Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,504 | 3,518 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,330.5 | £31,498 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 35.7% |
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