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Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Northwich

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Cuddington (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.

MetricCuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)Northwich
Total Schools24
Primary24
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)Northwich
Population5,86018,646
Median Age4545.5
Median Household Income£31,498£31,749
Employment Rate57.2%57.8%
Owner Occupied68.3%70.1%
Degree-Level Qualified35.7%36.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and Northwich?
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and Northwich are approximately 4.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Northwich?
Northwich is cheaper, with an average house price of £315,151.
Is Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Northwich safer?
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has the lower crime rate at 66.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Northwich?
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 Northwich?
Northwich has faster average broadband at 425.9 Mbps.

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