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Davenham vs Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Davenham 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.

Of 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.

MetricDavenhamElton (Cheshire West and Chester)
Total Schools51
Primary41
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorDavenhamElton (Cheshire West and Chester)
Population13,8403,518
Median Age45.545
Median Household Income£31,749£31,498
Employment Rate57.8%57.2%
Owner Occupied70.1%68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified36.7%35.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Davenham and Elton (cheshire West And Chester)?
Davenham and Elton (cheshire West And Chester) are approximately 12.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Davenham or Elton (cheshire West And Chester)?
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is cheaper, with an average house price of £316,993.
Is Davenham or Elton (cheshire West And Chester) safer?
Davenham has the lower crime rate at 66.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Davenham or Elton (cheshire West And Chester)?
Davenham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Davenham or Elton (cheshire West And Chester)?
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has faster average broadband at 429.1 Mbps.

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