Culcheth vs Hartford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Culcheth offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Hartford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Culcheth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Culcheth
£404,441
Hartford
£425,775
Crime Rate
Culcheth
68.9
Hartford
66.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Culcheth
100.0%
Hartford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Culcheth
424.5
Hartford
391.6
EPC Rating
Culcheth
72.6
Hartford
71.5
Median Income
Culcheth
£30,915
Hartford
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Culcheth is £404,441, which is 5% less than Hartford at £425,775. The most affordable entry point in Culcheth is a flat at £161,214, while in Hartford it is a terraced at £209,673.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Culcheth (£284,115 vs £209,673).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Culcheth prices grew faster — 44% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 66.4 offences per 1,000 people, Hartford is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Culcheth's 68.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Culcheth is violent-crime, while in Hartford 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 Hartford. Culcheth has 4 schools in total, while Hartford has 5.
Culcheth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hartford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Culcheth | Hartford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Culcheth offers faster average downloads at 424.5 Mbps, compared to 391.6 Mbps in Hartford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Culcheth and 95.4% in Hartford. Gigabit availability stands at 82.6% in Culcheth and 74.2% in Hartford.
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 Hartford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,007 in Culcheth and £1,103 in Hartford. 72.4% of homes in Culcheth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Hartford.
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 Hartford and £30,914.8 in Culcheth. The median age is 42.2 in Culcheth and 45 in Hartford. Employment rates stand at 57.7% in Culcheth and 57.2% in Hartford. Owner-occupancy is 61.6% in Culcheth versus 68.3% in Hartford.
| Indicator | Culcheth | Hartford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,722 | 6,698 |
| 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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