Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) 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
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
£316,993
Crime Rate
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
66.7
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
66.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
100.0%
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
391.6
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
429.1
EPC Rating
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
71.5
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
71.5
Median Income
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
£31,498
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) commands an average of £433,589, compared with £316,993 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is a flat at £223,000, while in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) it is a flat at £182,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (£528,152 vs £412,494).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) prices grew faster — 44% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has a crime rate of 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Elton (cheshire West And Chester) at 66.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is violent-crime, while in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) 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 WestFamilies may prefer Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). There are 2 schools in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 1 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 429.1 Mbps in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and 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 96% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 81.9% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (429 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Elton (cheshire West And Chester) averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and £1,103 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). 72.1% of homes in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 72.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,498 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and £31,498 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). The median age is 45 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 45 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) versus 68.3% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 57.2% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).
| Indicator | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,860 | 3,518 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,498 | £31,498 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 35.7% |
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