Congleton vs Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Congleton wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Congleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Congleton
£345,590
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
£374,915
Crime Rate
Congleton
59.8
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Congleton
57.1%
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Congleton
448
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
338.6
EPC Rating
Congleton
69.1
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
69.6
Median Income
Congleton
£30,988
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
£29,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £345,590, Congleton undercuts Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel (£374,915) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Congleton is a flat at £148,667, 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 13% pricier in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel (£519,167 vs £452,480).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Congleton prices grew faster — 56% vs 55%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Congleton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.8 per 1,000 versus 69 per 1,000 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. The most common crime category in Congleton 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 North WestOf the 10 schools in Congleton, 57.1% are in the top two inspection bands. In Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel, which has 3 schools, the figure is 66.7%.
Congleton School Inspection Breakdown
57.1% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) 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 | Congleton | Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 3 |
| Primary | 8 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 57.1% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Congleton averages 448.0 Mbps – ahead of Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel's 338.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Congleton and 93.8% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Congleton and 60.9% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.
Congleton is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (448 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Congleton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,354 in Congleton and £1,258 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. 56.2% of homes in Congleton 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 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,988 in Congleton and £29,658.5 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. The median age is 47.4 in Congleton and 45.2 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Employment rates stand at 57% in Congleton and 55.9% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Owner-occupancy is 75.1% in Congleton versus 68.6% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Congleton has a population of 30,001 and Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel has 3,637.
| Indicator | Congleton | Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,001 | 3,637 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,988 | £29,658.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 75.1% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 29% |
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