Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Hartford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hartford is about 2% cheaper on average. Hartford 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
Hartford
£425,775
Crime Rate
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
66.7
Hartford
66.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
100.0%
Hartford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
391.6
Hartford
391.6
EPC Rating
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
71.5
Hartford
71.5
Median Income
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
£31,498
Hartford
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Hartford is £425,775, which is 2% 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 Hartford it is a terraced at £209,673.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (£285,000 vs £209,673).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hartford prices grew faster — 42% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 66.4 offences per 1,000 people, Hartford is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester)'s 66.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is violent-crime, while in Hartford 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 Hartford. Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has 2 schools in total, while Hartford has 5.
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hartford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | Hartford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) offers faster average downloads at 391.6 Mbps, compared to 391.6 Mbps in Hartford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 95.4% in Hartford. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 74.2% in Hartford.
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) 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 Hartford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and £1,103 in Hartford. 72.1% of homes in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Hartford.
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 Hartford. The median age is 45 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 45 in Hartford. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 57.2% in Hartford. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) versus 68.3% in Hartford.
| Indicator | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | Hartford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,860 | 6,698 |
| 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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