Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Northwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Northwich offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) 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
Northwich
£315,151
Crime Rate
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
66.7
Northwich
66.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
100.0%
Northwich
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
391.6
Northwich
425.9
EPC Rating
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
71.5
Northwich
71.2
Median Income
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
£31,498
Northwich
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Northwich is £315,151, which is 38% 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 Northwich it is a flat at £133,715.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 67% pricier in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (£223,000 vs £133,715).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) prices grew faster — 36% vs -9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (66.7 per 1,000) compared to Northwich (66.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is violent-crime, while in Northwich 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 Northwich. Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has 2 schools in total, while Northwich has 4.
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northwich School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | Northwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Northwich offers faster average downloads at 425.9 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 94.5% in Northwich. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 82.4% in Northwich.
Northwich is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (426 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 71.2 (band C) in Northwich. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and £1,176 in Northwich. 72.1% of homes in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Northwich.
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,749 in Northwich and £31,498 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). The median age is 45 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 45.5 in Northwich. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 57.8% in Northwich. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) versus 70.1% in Northwich.
| Indicator | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | Northwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,860 | 18,646 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,498 | £31,749 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 36.7% |
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