Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Elworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Elworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 48% lower. Elworth 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
Elworth
£292,564
Crime Rate
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
66.7
Elworth
59.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
100.0%
Elworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
391.6
Elworth
393.7
EPC Rating
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
71.5
Elworth
70.9
Median Income
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
£31,498
Elworth
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £292,564, Elworth undercuts Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (£433,589) by around 48% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is a flat at £223,000, while in Elworth it is a flat at £113,850.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 96% pricier in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (£223,000 vs £113,850).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) prices grew faster — 36% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestElworth has a crime rate of 59.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) at 66.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is violent-crime, while in Elworth 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Elworth, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | Elworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Elworth averages 393.7 Mbps – ahead of Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester)'s 391.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 91.9% in Elworth. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 74.8% in Elworth.
Elworth is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (394 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester), scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Elworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and £1,250 in Elworth. 72.1% of homes in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Elworth.
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Elworth and £31,498 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). The median age is 45 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 46.1 in Elworth. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 58.4% in Elworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) versus 71.9% in Elworth. Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has a population of 5,860 and Elworth has 7,646.
| Indicator | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | Elworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,860 | 7,646 |
| Median Age | 45 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,498 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 37.6% |
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