Crewe vs Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crewe is about 36% cheaper on average. Crewe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crewe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crewe
£239,596
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
£374,915
Crime Rate
Crewe
59.7
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crewe
93.8%
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Crewe
392.2
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
338.6
EPC Rating
Crewe
70.9
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
69.6
Median Income
Crewe
£32,000
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
£29,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Crewe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £239,596 versus £374,915 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. The most affordable entry point in Crewe is a flat at £101,378, 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 28% pricier in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel (£519,167 vs £371,685).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel prices grew faster — 55% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Crewe (59.7 per 1,000) compared to Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel (69 per 1,000), a 16% difference. The most common crime category in Crewe 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 WestSchool quality favours Crewe: 93.8% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.
Crewe School Inspection Breakdown
93.8% of 23 schools (16 primary, 7 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 | Crewe | Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 3 |
| Primary | 16 | 3 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 93.8% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Crewe enjoy 392.2 Mbps on average, while Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel lags behind at 338.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Crewe and 93.8% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Crewe and 60.9% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.
Crewe is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (392 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Crewe is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel's band C (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Crewe and £1,258 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. 61.8% of homes in Crewe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.
Crewe has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Crewe has a population of 74,116 while Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel has 3,637. Median household income is £32,000 in Crewe and £29,658.5 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. The median age is 46.1 in Crewe and 45.2 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Crewe and 55.9% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.
| Indicator | Crewe | Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 74,116 | 3,637 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £29,658.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 29% |
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