Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Shavington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Shavington wins on house prices with a 66% gap. Shavington 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
Shavington
£260,835
Crime Rate
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
66.7
Shavington
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
100.0%
Shavington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
391.6
Shavington
428.6
EPC Rating
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
71.5
Shavington
70.2
Median Income
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
£31,498
Shavington
£30,848
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) commands an average of £433,589, compared with £260,835 in Shavington – a difference of 66%. The most affordable entry point in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is a flat at £223,000, while in Shavington it is a terraced at £170,818.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 67% pricier in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (£285,000 vs £170,818).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) prices grew faster — 36% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Shavington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.7 per 1,000 versus 66.7 per 1,000 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). The most common crime category in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is violent-crime, while in Shavington 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 WestFamilies may prefer Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Shavington. There are 2 schools in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 1 in Shavington.
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shavington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | Shavington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 428.6 Mbps in Shavington and 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 97.5% in Shavington. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 81.6% in Shavington.
Shavington is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (429 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester), scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Shavington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and £1,247 in Shavington. 72.1% of homes in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Shavington.
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,498 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and £30,848 in Shavington. The median age is 45 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 45.6 in Shavington. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 56.6% in Shavington. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) versus 69.8% in Shavington. Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has a population of 5,860 and Shavington has 4,972.
| Indicator | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | Shavington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,860 | 4,972 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,498 | £30,848 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 69.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 32.8% |
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