Culcheth vs Northwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Northwich is about 28% cheaper on average. Northwich has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Culcheth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Culcheth
£404,441
Northwich
£315,151
Crime Rate
Culcheth
68.9
Northwich
66.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Culcheth
100.0%
Northwich
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Culcheth
424.5
Northwich
425.9
EPC Rating
Culcheth
72.6
Northwich
71.2
Median Income
Culcheth
£30,915
Northwich
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Northwich is £315,151, which is 28% less than Culcheth at £404,441. The most affordable entry point in Culcheth is a flat at £161,214, while in Northwich it is a flat at £133,715.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 45% pricier in Culcheth (£284,115 vs £195,610).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Culcheth prices grew faster — 44% vs -9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 66.7 offences per 1,000 people, Northwich is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Culcheth's 68.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Culcheth is violent-crime, while in Northwich 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 Northwich. Culcheth has 4 schools in total, while Northwich has 4.
Culcheth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northwich School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Culcheth | Northwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Northwich 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 Northwich. Gigabit availability stands at 82.6% in Culcheth and 82.4% in Northwich.
Northwich 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 Northwich. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,007 in Culcheth and £1,176 in Northwich. 72.4% of homes in Culcheth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Northwich.
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 Northwich and £30,914.8 in Culcheth. The median age is 42.2 in Culcheth and 45.5 in Northwich. Employment rates stand at 57.7% in Culcheth and 57.8% in Northwich. Owner-occupancy is 61.6% in Culcheth versus 70.1% in Northwich.
| Indicator | Culcheth | Northwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,722 | 18,646 |
| 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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