Davenham vs Haslington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Haslington wins on house prices with a 42% gap. Haslington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Davenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Davenham
£428,601
Haslington
£300,934
Crime Rate
Davenham
66.5
Haslington
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Davenham
100.0%
Haslington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Davenham
425.9
Haslington
392.2
EPC Rating
Davenham
71.2
Haslington
70.9
Median Income
Davenham
£31,749
Haslington
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £300,934, Haslington undercuts Davenham (£428,601) by around 42% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Davenham is a terraced at £199,333, while in Haslington it is a terraced at £185,062.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 40% pricier in Davenham (£341,135 vs £243,961).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haslington prices grew faster — 44% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Haslington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.7 per 1,000 versus 66.5 per 1,000 in Davenham. The most common crime category in Davenham is violent-crime, while in Haslington 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 Haslington, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Davenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haslington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Davenham | Haslington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Davenham averages 425.9 Mbps – ahead of Haslington's 392.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Davenham and 95.4% in Haslington. Gigabit availability stands at 82.4% in Davenham and 73% in Haslington.
Davenham is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (426 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Davenham, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Haslington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Davenham and £1,250 in Haslington. 66.9% of homes in Davenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Haslington.
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 Haslington and £31,749 in Davenham. The median age is 45.5 in Davenham and 46.1 in Haslington. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Davenham and 58.4% in Haslington. Owner-occupancy is 70.1% in Davenham versus 71.9% in Haslington. Davenham has a population of 13,840 and Haslington has 5,042.
| Indicator | Davenham | Haslington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 5,042 |
| 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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