Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Frodsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Frodsham offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Frodsham 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
Frodsham
£378,088
Crime Rate
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
66.7
Frodsham
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
100.0%
Frodsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
391.6
Frodsham
392.4
EPC Rating
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
71.5
Frodsham
71.5
Median Income
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
£31,498
Frodsham
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Frodsham is £378,088, which is 15% 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 Frodsham it is a flat at £177,240.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (£223,000 vs £177,240).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) prices grew faster — 36% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Frodsham (57.9 per 1,000) compared to Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (66.7 per 1,000), a 15% difference. The most common crime category in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is violent-crime, while in Frodsham 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 WestCuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Frodsham. Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has 2 schools in total, while Frodsham has 4.
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Frodsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Frodsham offers faster average downloads at 392.4 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 88% in Frodsham. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 76% in Frodsham.
Frodsham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (392 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 71.5 (band C) in Frodsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and £1,103 in Frodsham. 72.1% of homes in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Frodsham.
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 Frodsham. The median age is 45 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 45 in Frodsham. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 57.2% in Frodsham. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) versus 68.3% in Frodsham.
| Indicator | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,860 | 9,101 |
| 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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