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Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Hartford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.4 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Cuddington (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.

MetricCuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)Hartford
Total Schools25
Primary23
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)Hartford
Population5,8606,698
Median Age4545
Median Household Income£31,498£31,498
Employment Rate57.2%57.2%
Owner Occupied68.3%68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified35.7%35.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and Hartford?
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and Hartford are approximately 2.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Hartford?
Hartford is cheaper, with an average house price of £425,775.
Is Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Hartford safer?
Hartford has the lower crime rate at 66.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Hartford?
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 Hartford?
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has faster average broadband at 391.6 Mbps.

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