Davenham vs Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 35% lower. Davenham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Davenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Davenham
£428,601
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
£316,993
Crime Rate
Davenham
66.5
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
66.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Davenham
100.0%
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Davenham
425.9
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
429.1
EPC Rating
Davenham
71.2
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
71.5
Median Income
Davenham
£31,749
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £316,993, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) undercuts Davenham (£428,601) by around 35% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Davenham is a terraced at £199,333, while in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) it is a flat at £182,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) (£254,512 vs £199,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) prices grew faster — 44% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestDavenham has a crime rate of 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Elton (cheshire West And Chester) at 66.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Davenham is violent-crime, while in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) 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 WestOf the 5 schools in Davenham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Elton (cheshire West And Chester), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Davenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Davenham | Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) averages 429.1 Mbps – ahead of Davenham's 425.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Davenham and 96% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Gigabit availability stands at 82.4% in Davenham and 81.9% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (429 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Elton (cheshire West And Chester), scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Davenham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Davenham and £1,103 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). 66.9% of homes in Davenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester).
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,749 in Davenham and £31,498 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). The median age is 45.5 in Davenham and 45 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Davenham and 57.2% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Owner-occupancy is 70.1% in Davenham versus 68.3% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). Davenham has a population of 13,840 and Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has 3,518.
| Indicator | Davenham | Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 3,518 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,749 | £31,498 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.1% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.7% | 35.7% |
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