Congleton vs Davenham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Congleton wins on house prices with a 19% gap. Congleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Davenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Congleton
£345,590
Davenham
£428,601
Crime Rate
Congleton
59.8
Davenham
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Congleton
57.1%
Davenham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Congleton
448
Davenham
425.9
EPC Rating
Congleton
69.1
Davenham
71.2
Median Income
Congleton
£30,988
Davenham
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Davenham commands an average of £428,601, compared with £345,590 in Congleton – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Congleton is a flat at £148,667, while in Davenham it is a terraced at £199,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Davenham (£341,135 vs £266,323).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Congleton prices grew faster — 56% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Congleton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.8 per 1,000 versus 66.5 per 1,000 in Davenham. The most common crime category in Congleton is violent-crime, while in Davenham 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 WestFamilies may prefer Davenham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 57.1% in Congleton. There are 10 schools in Congleton and 5 in Davenham.
Congleton School Inspection Breakdown
57.1% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Davenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Congleton | Davenham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 5 |
| Primary | 8 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 57.1% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.0 Mbps in Congleton and 425.9 Mbps in Davenham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Congleton and 94.5% in Davenham. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Congleton and 82.4% in Davenham.
Congleton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (448 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Davenham, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Congleton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,354 in Congleton and £1,176 in Davenham. 56.2% of homes in Congleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Davenham.
Davenham has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,749 in Davenham and £30,988 in Congleton. The median age is 47.4 in Congleton and 45.5 in Davenham. Employment rates stand at 57% in Congleton and 57.8% in Davenham. Owner-occupancy is 75.1% in Congleton versus 70.1% in Davenham. Congleton has a population of 30,001 and Davenham has 13,840.
| Indicator | Congleton | Davenham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,001 | 13,840 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,988 | £31,749 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 75.1% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 36.7% |
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