Burtonwood vs Helsby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Burtonwood is about 7% cheaper on average. Helsby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burtonwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burtonwood
£233,244
Helsby
£250,268
Crime Rate
Burtonwood
69.1
Helsby
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burtonwood
100.0%
Helsby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burtonwood
446.5
Helsby
392.4
EPC Rating
Burtonwood
72
Helsby
71.5
Median Income
Burtonwood
£31,331
Helsby
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Burtonwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £233,244 versus £250,268 in Helsby. The most affordable entry point in Burtonwood is a flat at £124,950, while in Helsby it is a flat at £91,833.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Burtonwood (£124,950 vs £91,833).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burtonwood prices grew faster — 51% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Helsby (66.5 per 1,000) compared to Burtonwood (69.1 per 1,000), a 4% difference. The most common crime category in Burtonwood is violent-crime, while in Helsby 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 Helsby.
Burtonwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Helsby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burtonwood | Helsby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burtonwood enjoy 446.5 Mbps on average, while Helsby lags behind at 392.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Burtonwood and 88% in Helsby. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Burtonwood and 76% in Helsby.
Burtonwood is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (447 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burtonwood is band C (score 72), ahead of Helsby's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Burtonwood and £1,103 in Helsby. 69.9% of homes in Burtonwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Helsby.
Helsby 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 Helsby has 5,278. Median household income is £31,498 in Helsby and £31,330.5 in Burtonwood. The median age is 43.9 in Burtonwood and 45 in Helsby. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Burtonwood and 57.2% in Helsby.
| Indicator | Burtonwood | Helsby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,504 | 5,278 |
| 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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