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Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Elworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Elworth 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.

Of 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.

MetricCuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)Elworth
Total Schools22
Primary22
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)Elworth
Population5,8607,646
Median Age4546.1
Median Household Income£31,498£32,000
Employment Rate57.2%58.4%
Owner Occupied68.3%71.9%
Degree-Level Qualified35.7%37.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and Elworth?
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and Elworth are approximately 10.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Elworth?
Elworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £292,564.
Is Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Elworth safer?
Elworth has the lower crime rate at 59.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Elworth?
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 Elworth?
Elworth has faster average broadband at 393.7 Mbps.

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