Cheddleton vs Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cheddleton is about 28% cheaper on average. Cheddleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cheddleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cheddleton
£269,053
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
£374,915
Crime Rate
Cheddleton
55.3
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheddleton
100.0%
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Cheddleton
364.7
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
338.6
EPC Rating
Cheddleton
67.2
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
69.6
Median Income
Cheddleton
£29,976
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
£29,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Cheddleton is £269,053, which is 28% less than Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel at £374,915. The most affordable entry point in Cheddleton is a terraced at £152,375, while in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel it is a terraced at £166,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel (£519,167 vs £360,696).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel prices grew faster — 55% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Cheddleton (55.3 per 1,000) compared to Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel (69 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Cheddleton is violent-crime, while in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel 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 MidlandsCheddleton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Cheddleton has 1 schools in total, while Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel has 3.
Cheddleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheddleton | Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cheddleton offers faster average downloads at 364.7 Mbps, compared to 338.6 Mbps in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Cheddleton and 93.8% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Gigabit availability stands at 70.5% in Cheddleton and 60.9% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.
Cheddleton is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (365 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.6 (band C) versus 67.2 (band C) in Cheddleton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,457 in Cheddleton and £1,258 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. 50.5% of homes in Cheddleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.
Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 50.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,976 in Cheddleton and £29,658.5 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. The median age is 48.6 in Cheddleton and 45.2 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Cheddleton and 55.9% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Owner-occupancy is 78.2% in Cheddleton versus 68.6% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.
| Indicator | Cheddleton | Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,546 | 3,637 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,976 | £29,658.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 78.2% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 29% |
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