Burtonwood vs Northwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Burtonwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Northwich has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burtonwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burtonwood
£233,244
Northwich
£315,151
Crime Rate
Burtonwood
69.1
Northwich
66.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burtonwood
100.0%
Northwich
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burtonwood
446.5
Northwich
425.9
EPC Rating
Burtonwood
72
Northwich
71.2
Median Income
Burtonwood
£31,331
Northwich
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £233,244, Burtonwood undercuts Northwich (£315,151) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burtonwood is a flat at £124,950, while in Northwich it is a flat at £133,715.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Northwich (£273,269 vs £212,852).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burtonwood prices grew faster — 51% vs -9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestNorthwich has a crime rate of 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% lower than Burtonwood at 69.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burtonwood is violent-crime, while in Northwich 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Burtonwood, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Northwich, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Burtonwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northwich School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burtonwood | Northwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Burtonwood averages 446.5 Mbps – ahead of Northwich's 425.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Burtonwood and 94.5% in Northwich. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Burtonwood and 82.4% in Northwich.
Burtonwood is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (447 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burtonwood, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Northwich. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Burtonwood and £1,176 in Northwich. 69.9% of homes in Burtonwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Northwich.
Burtonwood has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 66.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,749 in Northwich and £31,330.5 in Burtonwood. The median age is 43.9 in Burtonwood and 45.5 in Northwich. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Burtonwood and 57.8% in Northwich. Owner-occupancy is 66.5% in Burtonwood versus 70.1% in Northwich. Burtonwood has a population of 3,504 and Northwich has 18,646.
| Indicator | Burtonwood | Northwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,504 | 18,646 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,330.5 | £31,749 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 36.7% |
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