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Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Davenham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Davenham offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Davenham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

£433,589

Davenham

£428,601

Crime Rate

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

66.7

Davenham

66.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

100.0%

Davenham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

391.6

Davenham

425.9

EPC Rating

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

71.5

Davenham

71.2

Median Income

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

£31,498

Davenham

£31,749

The average house price in Davenham is £428,601, which is 1% less than Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) at £433,589. The most affordable entry point in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is a flat at £223,000, while in Davenham it is a terraced at £199,333.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (£285,000 vs £199,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) prices grew faster — 36% vs 19%.

Crime is lower in Davenham (66.5 per 1,000) compared to Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (66.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is violent-crime, while in Davenham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Davenham. Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has 2 schools in total, while Davenham has 5.

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Davenham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)Davenham
Total Schools25
Primary24
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Davenham offers faster average downloads at 425.9 Mbps, compared to 391.6 Mbps in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 94.5% in Davenham. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 82.4% in Davenham.

Davenham is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (426 vs 392 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Davenham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and £1,176 in Davenham. 72.1% of homes in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Davenham.

Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,749 in Davenham and £31,498 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). The median age is 45 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 45.5 in Davenham. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 57.8% in Davenham. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) versus 70.1% in Davenham.

IndicatorCuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)Davenham
Population5,86013,840
Median Age4545.5
Median Household Income£31,498£31,749
Employment Rate57.2%57.8%
Owner Occupied68.3%70.1%
Degree-Level Qualified35.7%36.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and Davenham?
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and Davenham are approximately 3.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Davenham?
Davenham is cheaper, with an average house price of £428,601.
Is Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Davenham safer?
Davenham has the lower crime rate at 66.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Davenham?
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Davenham?
Davenham has faster average broadband at 425.9 Mbps.

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