Congleton vs Willaston (Cheshire East)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Willaston (cheshire East) is about 4% cheaper on average. Willaston (cheshire East) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Willaston (cheshire East) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Congleton
£345,590
Willaston (Cheshire East)
£331,561
Crime Rate
Congleton
59.8
Willaston (Cheshire East)
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Congleton
57.1%
Willaston (Cheshire East)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Congleton
448
Willaston (Cheshire East)
351.7
EPC Rating
Congleton
69.1
Willaston (Cheshire East)
70.9
Median Income
Congleton
£30,988
Willaston (Cheshire East)
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Willaston (cheshire East) is £331,561, which is 4% less than Congleton at £345,590. The most affordable entry point in Congleton is a flat at £148,667, while in Willaston (cheshire East) it is a flat at £157,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Willaston (cheshire East) (£211,547 vs £186,524).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Congleton prices grew faster — 56% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.7 offences per 1,000 people, Willaston (cheshire East) 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 Willaston (cheshire East) 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 WestWillaston (cheshire East) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 57.1% in Congleton. Congleton has 10 schools in total, while Willaston (cheshire East) has 1.
Congleton School Inspection Breakdown
57.1% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Willaston (Cheshire East) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Congleton | Willaston (Cheshire East) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 1 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 57.1% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Congleton offers faster average downloads at 448.0 Mbps, compared to 351.7 Mbps in Willaston (cheshire East). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Congleton and 90.8% in Willaston (cheshire East). Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Congleton and 65.9% in Willaston (cheshire East).
Congleton is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (448 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Willaston (cheshire East) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Congleton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,354 in Congleton and £1,250 in Willaston (cheshire East). 56.2% of homes in Congleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Willaston (cheshire East).
Willaston (cheshire East) 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 Willaston (cheshire East) and £30,988 in Congleton. The median age is 47.4 in Congleton and 46.1 in Willaston (cheshire East). Employment rates stand at 57% in Congleton and 58.4% in Willaston (cheshire East). Owner-occupancy is 75.1% in Congleton versus 71.9% in Willaston (cheshire East).
| Indicator | Congleton | Willaston (Cheshire East) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,001 | 3,653 |
| 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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