Town comparison
Congleton vs Haslington
Which is better to live in? 8.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Haslington offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Haslington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haslington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Congleton
£345,590
Haslington
£300,934
Crime Rate
Congleton
59.8
Haslington
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Congleton
57.1%
Haslington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Congleton
448
Haslington
392.2
EPC Rating
Congleton
69.1
Haslington
70.9
Median Income
Congleton
£30,988
Haslington
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Haslington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £300,934 versus £345,590 in Congleton. The most affordable entry point in Congleton is a flat at £148,667, while in Haslington it is a terraced at £185,062.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Congleton (£452,480 vs £398,212).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Congleton prices grew faster — 56% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.7 offences per 1,000 people, Haslington is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Congleton's 59.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Congleton 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 North WestSchool quality favours Haslington: 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.
Haslington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Congleton | Haslington |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Haslington lags behind at 392.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Congleton and 95.4% in Haslington. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Congleton and 73% in Haslington.
Congleton is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (448 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Haslington 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 Haslington. 56.2% of homes in Congleton 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 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Congleton has a population of 30,001 while Haslington has 5,042. Median household income is £32,000 in Haslington and £30,988 in Congleton. The median age is 47.4 in Congleton and 46.1 in Haslington. Employment rates stand at 57% in Congleton and 58.4% in Haslington.
| Indicator | Congleton | Haslington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,001 | 5,042 |
| 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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