Cheddleton vs Haslington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cheddleton wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Cheddleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cheddleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cheddleton
£269,053
Haslington
£300,934
Crime Rate
Cheddleton
55.3
Haslington
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheddleton
100.0%
Haslington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheddleton
364.7
Haslington
392.2
EPC Rating
Cheddleton
67.2
Haslington
70.9
Median Income
Cheddleton
£29,976
Haslington
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £269,053, Cheddleton undercuts Haslington (£300,934) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cheddleton is a terraced at £152,375, while in Haslington it is a terraced at £185,062.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Haslington (£185,062 vs £152,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haslington prices grew faster — 44% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Cheddleton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.3 per 1,000 versus 59.7 per 1,000 in Haslington. The most common crime category in Cheddleton is violent-crime, while in Haslington 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 MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Cheddleton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Haslington, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cheddleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haslington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheddleton | Haslington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Haslington averages 392.2 Mbps – ahead of Cheddleton's 364.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Cheddleton and 95.4% in Haslington. Gigabit availability stands at 70.5% in Cheddleton and 73% in Haslington.
Haslington is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (392 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Haslington, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 67.2 (band C) in Cheddleton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,457 in Cheddleton and £1,250 in Haslington. 50.5% of homes in Cheddleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Haslington.
Haslington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 50.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Haslington and £29,976 in Cheddleton. The median age is 48.6 in Cheddleton and 46.1 in Haslington. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Cheddleton and 58.4% in Haslington. Owner-occupancy is 78.2% in Cheddleton versus 71.9% in Haslington. Cheddleton has a population of 3,546 and Haslington has 5,042.
| Indicator | Cheddleton | Haslington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,546 | 5,042 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,976 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 78.2% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 37.6% |
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