Town comparison
Culcheth vs Frodsham
Which is better to live in? 13.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Frodsham is about 7% cheaper on average. Frodsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Culcheth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Culcheth
£404,441
Frodsham
£378,088
Crime Rate
Culcheth
68.9
Frodsham
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Culcheth
100.0%
Frodsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Culcheth
424.5
Frodsham
392.4
EPC Rating
Culcheth
72.6
Frodsham
71.5
Median Income
Culcheth
£30,915
Frodsham
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Frodsham is £378,088, which is 7% less than Culcheth at £404,441. The most affordable entry point in Culcheth is a flat at £161,214, while in Frodsham it is a flat at £177,240.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Culcheth (£598,175 vs £498,796).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Culcheth prices grew faster — 44% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Frodsham (57.9 per 1,000) compared to Culcheth (68.9 per 1,000), a 19% difference. The most common crime category in Culcheth is violent-crime, while in Frodsham 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 Frodsham. Culcheth has 4 schools in total, while Frodsham has 4.
Culcheth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Frodsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Culcheth | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Culcheth offers faster average downloads at 424.5 Mbps, compared to 392.4 Mbps in Frodsham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Culcheth and 88% in Frodsham. Gigabit availability stands at 82.6% in Culcheth and 76% in Frodsham.
Culcheth is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (425 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Culcheth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Frodsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,007 in Culcheth and £1,103 in Frodsham. 72.4% of homes in Culcheth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Frodsham.
Culcheth has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 72.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,498 in Frodsham and £30,914.8 in Culcheth. The median age is 42.2 in Culcheth and 45 in Frodsham. Employment rates stand at 57.7% in Culcheth and 57.2% in Frodsham. Owner-occupancy is 61.6% in Culcheth versus 68.3% in Frodsham.
| Indicator | Culcheth | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,722 | 9,101 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £30,914.8 | £31,498 |
| Employment Rate | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.6% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 35.7% |
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