Burtonwood vs Hartford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Burtonwood wins on house prices with a 45% gap. Hartford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burtonwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burtonwood
£233,244
Hartford
£425,775
Crime Rate
Burtonwood
69.1
Hartford
66.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burtonwood
100.0%
Hartford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burtonwood
446.5
Hartford
391.6
EPC Rating
Burtonwood
72
Hartford
71.5
Median Income
Burtonwood
£31,331
Hartford
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Hartford commands an average of £425,775, compared with £233,244 in Burtonwood – a difference of 45%. The most affordable entry point in Burtonwood is a flat at £124,950, while in Hartford it is a terraced at £209,673.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Hartford (£212,050 vs £124,950).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burtonwood prices grew faster — 51% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Hartford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.4 per 1,000 versus 69.1 per 1,000 in Burtonwood. The most common crime category in Burtonwood is violent-crime, while in Hartford 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 WestFamilies may prefer Burtonwood, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hartford. There are 2 schools in Burtonwood and 5 in Hartford.
Burtonwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hartford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burtonwood | Hartford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.5 Mbps in Burtonwood and 391.6 Mbps in Hartford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Burtonwood and 95.4% in Hartford. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Burtonwood and 74.2% in Hartford.
Burtonwood is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (447 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Burtonwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Hartford averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Burtonwood and £1,103 in Hartford. 69.9% of homes in Burtonwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Hartford.
Hartford has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,498 in Hartford and £31,330.5 in Burtonwood. The median age is 43.9 in Burtonwood and 45 in Hartford. Owner-occupancy is 66.5% in Burtonwood versus 68.3% in Hartford. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Burtonwood and 57.2% in Hartford.
| Indicator | Burtonwood | Hartford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,504 | 6,698 |
| 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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