Davenham vs Elworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Elworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 46% lower. Elworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Davenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Davenham
£428,601
Elworth
£292,564
Crime Rate
Davenham
66.5
Elworth
59.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Davenham
100.0%
Elworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Davenham
425.9
Elworth
393.7
EPC Rating
Davenham
71.2
Elworth
70.9
Median Income
Davenham
£31,749
Elworth
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Davenham commands an average of £428,601, compared with £292,564 in Elworth – a difference of 46%. The most affordable entry point in Davenham is a terraced at £199,333, while in Elworth it is a flat at £113,850.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 43% pricier in Davenham (£500,931 vs £351,145).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elworth prices grew faster — 33% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestElworth has a crime rate of 59.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Davenham at 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Davenham is violent-crime, while in Elworth 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 WestFamilies may prefer Davenham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Elworth. There are 5 schools in Davenham and 2 in Elworth.
Davenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Davenham | Elworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 425.9 Mbps in Davenham and 393.7 Mbps in Elworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Davenham and 91.9% in Elworth. Gigabit availability stands at 82.4% in Davenham and 74.8% in Elworth.
Davenham is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (426 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Davenham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Elworth averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Davenham and £1,250 in Elworth. 66.9% of homes in Davenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Elworth.
Davenham has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Elworth and £31,749 in Davenham. The median age is 45.5 in Davenham and 46.1 in Elworth. Owner-occupancy is 70.1% in Davenham versus 71.9% in Elworth. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Davenham and 58.4% in Elworth.
| Indicator | Davenham | Elworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 7,646 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,749 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.1% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.7% | 37.6% |
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