Town comparison
Congleton vs Nantwich
Which is better to live in? 14.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Nantwich is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Congleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Nantwich edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Congleton
£345,590
Nantwich
£312,175
Crime Rate
Congleton
59.8
Nantwich
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Congleton
57.1%
Nantwich
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Congleton
448
Nantwich
351.7
EPC Rating
Congleton
69.1
Nantwich
70.9
Median Income
Congleton
£30,988
Nantwich
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £312,175, Nantwich undercuts Congleton (£345,590) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Congleton is a flat at £148,667, while in Nantwich it is a flat at £161,878.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Nantwich (£226,551 vs £186,524).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Congleton prices grew faster — 56% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCongleton has a crime rate of 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Nantwich at 59.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Congleton is violent-crime, while in Nantwich 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 Nantwich, which has 9 schools, the figure is 100%.
Congleton School Inspection Breakdown
57.1% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nantwich School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Congleton | Nantwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 9 |
| Primary | 8 | 7 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 57.1% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Congleton averages 448.0 Mbps – ahead of Nantwich's 351.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Congleton and 90.8% in Nantwich. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Congleton and 65.9% in Nantwich.
Congleton is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (448 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Nantwich, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Congleton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,354 in Congleton and £1,250 in Nantwich. 56.2% of homes in Congleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Nantwich.
Nantwich has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Nantwich and £30,988 in Congleton. The median age is 47.4 in Congleton and 46.1 in Nantwich. Employment rates stand at 57% in Congleton and 58.4% in Nantwich. Owner-occupancy is 75.1% in Congleton versus 71.9% in Nantwich. Congleton has a population of 30,001 and Nantwich has 18,741.
| Indicator | Congleton | Nantwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,001 | 18,741 |
| 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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