Culcheth vs Davenham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Culcheth is about 6% cheaper on average. Davenham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Culcheth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Culcheth
£404,441
Davenham
£428,601
Crime Rate
Culcheth
68.9
Davenham
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Culcheth
100.0%
Davenham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Culcheth
424.5
Davenham
425.9
EPC Rating
Culcheth
72.6
Davenham
71.2
Median Income
Culcheth
£30,915
Davenham
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Culcheth is £404,441, which is 6% less than Davenham at £428,601. The most affordable entry point in Culcheth is a flat at £161,214, while in Davenham it is a terraced at £199,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Culcheth (£284,115 vs £199,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Culcheth prices grew faster — 44% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Davenham (66.5 per 1,000) compared to Culcheth (68.9 per 1,000), a 4% difference. The most common crime category in Culcheth is violent-crime, while in Davenham 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 WestCulcheth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Davenham. Culcheth has 4 schools in total, while Davenham has 5.
Culcheth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Davenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Culcheth | Davenham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Davenham offers faster average downloads at 425.9 Mbps, compared to 424.5 Mbps in Culcheth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Culcheth and 94.5% in Davenham. Gigabit availability stands at 82.6% in Culcheth and 82.4% in Davenham.
Davenham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (426 vs 425 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Culcheth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Davenham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,007 in Culcheth and £1,176 in Davenham. 72.4% of homes in Culcheth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Davenham.
Culcheth has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,749 in Davenham and £30,914.8 in Culcheth. The median age is 42.2 in Culcheth and 45.5 in Davenham. Employment rates stand at 57.7% in Culcheth and 57.8% in Davenham. Owner-occupancy is 61.6% in Culcheth versus 70.1% in Davenham.
| Indicator | Culcheth | Davenham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,722 | 13,840 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,914.8 | £31,749 |
| Employment Rate | 57.7% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.6% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 36.7% |
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