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Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Shavington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricCuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)Shavington
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)Shavington
Population5,8604,972
Median Age4545.6
Median Household Income£31,498£30,848
Employment Rate57.2%56.6%
Owner Occupied68.3%69.8%
Degree-Level Qualified35.7%32.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and Shavington?
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and Shavington are approximately 13.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Shavington?
Shavington is cheaper, with an average house price of £260,835.
Is Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Shavington safer?
Shavington has the lower crime rate at 59.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Shavington?
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 Shavington?
Shavington has faster average broadband at 428.6 Mbps.

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