Cheddleton vs Congleton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cheddleton wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Cheddleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cheddleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cheddleton
£269,053
Congleton
£345,590
Crime Rate
Cheddleton
55.3
Congleton
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheddleton
100.0%
Congleton
57.1%
Avg Download Speed
Cheddleton
364.7
Congleton
448
EPC Rating
Cheddleton
67.2
Congleton
69.1
Median Income
Cheddleton
£29,976
Congleton
£30,988
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Congleton commands an average of £345,590, compared with £269,053 in Cheddleton – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Cheddleton is a terraced at £152,375, while in Congleton it is a flat at £148,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Congleton (£452,480 vs £360,696).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Congleton prices grew faster — 56% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Cheddleton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.3 per 1,000 versus 59.8 per 1,000 in Congleton. The most common crime category in Cheddleton is violent-crime, while in Congleton 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 West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Cheddleton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 57.1% in Congleton. There are 1 schools in Cheddleton and 10 in Congleton.
Cheddleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Congleton School Inspection Breakdown
57.1% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheddleton | Congleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 57.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.0 Mbps in Congleton and 364.7 Mbps in Cheddleton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Cheddleton and 94.9% in Congleton. Gigabit availability stands at 70.5% in Cheddleton and 87.8% in Congleton.
Congleton is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (448 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Congleton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.1 (C), while Cheddleton averages 67.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,457 in Cheddleton and £1,354 in Congleton. 50.5% of homes in Cheddleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.2% in Congleton.
Congleton has more energy-efficient housing — 56.2% reach band C or above, vs 50.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,988 in Congleton and £29,976 in Cheddleton. The median age is 48.6 in Cheddleton and 47.4 in Congleton. Owner-occupancy is 78.2% in Cheddleton versus 75.1% in Congleton. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Cheddleton and 57% in Congleton.
| Indicator | Cheddleton | Congleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,546 | 30,001 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,976 | £30,988 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 78.2% | 75.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 33% |
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