Congleton vs Shavington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Shavington offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Shavington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Shavington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Congleton
£345,590
Shavington
£260,835
Crime Rate
Congleton
59.8
Shavington
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Congleton
57.1%
Shavington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Congleton
448
Shavington
428.6
EPC Rating
Congleton
69.1
Shavington
70.2
Median Income
Congleton
£30,988
Shavington
£30,848
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Shavington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £260,835 versus £345,590 in Congleton. The most affordable entry point in Congleton is a flat at £148,667, while in Shavington it is a terraced at £170,818.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Congleton (£452,480 vs £318,209).
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 Shavington (59.7 per 1,000) compared to Congleton (59.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Congleton is violent-crime, while in Shavington 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 Shavington: 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.
Shavington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Congleton | Shavington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 1 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 57.1% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Congleton enjoy 448.0 Mbps on average, while Shavington lags behind at 428.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Congleton and 97.5% in Shavington. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Congleton and 81.6% in Shavington.
Congleton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (448 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Shavington is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Congleton's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,354 in Congleton and £1,247 in Shavington. 56.2% of homes in Congleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Shavington.
Shavington has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Congleton has a population of 30,001 while Shavington has 4,972. Median household income is £30,988 in Congleton and £30,848 in Shavington. The median age is 47.4 in Congleton and 45.6 in Shavington. Employment rates stand at 57% in Congleton and 56.6% in Shavington.
| Indicator | Congleton | Shavington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,001 | 4,972 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,988 | £30,848 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 75.1% | 69.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 32.8% |
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