Crewe vs Tarporley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crewe is about 54% cheaper on average. Crewe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tarporley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crewe
£239,596
Tarporley
£520,947
Crime Rate
Crewe
59.7
Tarporley
66.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crewe
93.8%
Tarporley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crewe
392.2
Tarporley
336.1
EPC Rating
Crewe
70.9
Tarporley
71.2
Median Income
Crewe
£32,000
Tarporley
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Crewe is £239,596, which is 54% less than Tarporley at £520,947. The most affordable entry point in Crewe is a flat at £101,378, while in Tarporley it is a flat at £140,658.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 61% pricier in Tarporley (£341,326 vs £133,042).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tarporley prices grew faster — 45% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Crewe (59.7 per 1,000) compared to Tarporley (66.6 per 1,000), a 12% difference. The most common crime category in Crewe is violent-crime, while in Tarporley 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 WestTarporley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 93.8% in Crewe. Crewe has 23 schools in total, while Tarporley has 2.
Crewe School Inspection Breakdown
93.8% of 23 schools (16 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tarporley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crewe | Tarporley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 2 |
| Primary | 16 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 93.8% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crewe offers faster average downloads at 392.2 Mbps, compared to 336.1 Mbps in Tarporley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Crewe and 86.9% in Tarporley. Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Crewe and 61% in Tarporley.
Crewe is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (392 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Tarporley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Crewe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Crewe and £1,176 in Tarporley. 61.8% of homes in Crewe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Tarporley.
Tarporley has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Crewe and £31,749 in Tarporley. The median age is 46.1 in Crewe and 45.5 in Tarporley. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Crewe and 57.8% in Tarporley. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Crewe versus 70.1% in Tarporley.
| Indicator | Crewe | Tarporley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 74,116 | 3,212 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £31,749 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 36.7% |
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