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Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Tarporley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is about 17% cheaper on average. Tarporley 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

Tarporley

£520,947

Crime Rate

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

66.7

Tarporley

66.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

100.0%

Tarporley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

391.6

Tarporley

336.1

EPC Rating

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

71.5

Tarporley

71.2

Median Income

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

£31,498

Tarporley

£31,749

Buyers will find Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £433,589 versus £520,947 in Tarporley. The most affordable entry point in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is a flat at £223,000, while in Tarporley it is a flat at £140,658.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (£223,000 vs £140,658).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Tarporley prices grew faster — 45% vs 36%.

Crime is lower in Tarporley (66.6 per 1,000) compared to Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (66.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is violent-crime, while in Tarporley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Tarporley.

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Tarporley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)Tarporley
Total Schools22
Primary21
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) enjoy 391.6 Mbps on average, while Tarporley lags behind at 336.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 86.9% in Tarporley. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 61% in Tarporley.

Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (392 vs 336 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Tarporley's band C (score 71.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and £1,176 in Tarporley. 72.1% of homes in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Tarporley.

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

Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has a population of 5,860 while Tarporley has 3,212. Median household income is £31,749 in Tarporley and £31,498 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). The median age is 45 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 45.5 in Tarporley. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 57.8% in Tarporley.

IndicatorCuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)Tarporley
Population5,8603,212
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 Tarporley?
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and Tarporley are approximately 6.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Tarporley?
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is cheaper, with an average house price of £433,589.
Is Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Tarporley safer?
Tarporley has the lower crime rate at 66.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Tarporley?
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 Tarporley?
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has faster average broadband at 391.6 Mbps.

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