Davenham vs Frodsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Frodsham offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Frodsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Davenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Davenham
£428,601
Frodsham
£378,088
Crime Rate
Davenham
66.5
Frodsham
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Davenham
100.0%
Frodsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Davenham
425.9
Frodsham
392.4
EPC Rating
Davenham
71.2
Frodsham
71.5
Median Income
Davenham
£31,749
Frodsham
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Frodsham is £378,088, which is 13% less than Davenham at £428,601. The most affordable entry point in Davenham is a terraced at £199,333, while in Frodsham it is a flat at £177,240.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Frodsham (£243,727 vs £199,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Frodsham prices grew faster — 30% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 57.9 offences per 1,000 people, Frodsham is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Davenham's 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Davenham is violent-crime, while in Frodsham 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 WestDavenham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Frodsham. Davenham has 5 schools in total, while Frodsham has 4.
Davenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Frodsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Davenham | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Davenham offers faster average downloads at 425.9 Mbps, compared to 392.4 Mbps in Frodsham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Davenham and 88% in Frodsham. Gigabit availability stands at 82.4% in Davenham and 76% in Frodsham.
Davenham is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (426 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Frodsham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Davenham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Davenham and £1,103 in Frodsham. 66.9% of homes in Davenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Frodsham.
Frodsham 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 Frodsham. The median age is 45.5 in Davenham and 45 in Frodsham. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Davenham and 57.2% in Frodsham. Owner-occupancy is 70.1% in Davenham versus 68.3% in Frodsham.
| Indicator | Davenham | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 9,101 |
| 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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