Congleton vs Elworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Elworth is about 18% cheaper on average. Elworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Elworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Congleton
£345,590
Elworth
£292,564
Crime Rate
Congleton
59.8
Elworth
59.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Congleton
57.1%
Elworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Congleton
448
Elworth
393.7
EPC Rating
Congleton
69.1
Elworth
70.9
Median Income
Congleton
£30,988
Elworth
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Elworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £292,564 versus £345,590 in Congleton. The most affordable entry point in Congleton is a flat at £148,667, while in Elworth it is a flat at £113,850.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Congleton (£148,667 vs £113,850).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Congleton prices grew faster — 56% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Elworth (59.5 per 1,000) compared to Congleton (59.8 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Congleton is violent-crime, while in Elworth 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 WestSchool quality favours Elworth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 57.1% in Congleton.
Congleton School Inspection Breakdown
57.1% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Congleton | Elworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 2 |
| Primary | 8 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 57.1% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Congleton enjoy 448.0 Mbps on average, while Elworth lags behind at 393.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Congleton and 91.9% in Elworth. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Congleton and 74.8% in Elworth.
Congleton is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (448 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Elworth is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Congleton's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,354 in Congleton and £1,250 in Elworth. 56.2% of homes in Congleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Elworth.
Elworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Congleton has a population of 30,001 while Elworth has 7,646. Median household income is £32,000 in Elworth and £30,988 in Congleton. The median age is 47.4 in Congleton and 46.1 in Elworth. Employment rates stand at 57% in Congleton and 58.4% in Elworth.
| Indicator | Congleton | Elworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,001 | 7,646 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,988 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 75.1% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 37.6% |
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