Davenham vs Helsby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Helsby wins on house prices with a 71% gap. Davenham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Davenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Davenham
£428,601
Helsby
£250,268
Crime Rate
Davenham
66.5
Helsby
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Davenham
100.0%
Helsby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Davenham
425.9
Helsby
392.4
EPC Rating
Davenham
71.2
Helsby
71.5
Median Income
Davenham
£31,749
Helsby
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £250,268, Helsby undercuts Davenham (£428,601) by around 71% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Davenham is a terraced at £199,333, while in Helsby it is a flat at £91,833.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 43% pricier in Davenham (£341,135 vs £238,688).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Helsby prices grew faster — 26% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Davenham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.5 per 1,000 versus 66.5 per 1,000 in Helsby. The most common crime category in Davenham is violent-crime, while in Helsby 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 Helsby, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Davenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Helsby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Davenham | Helsby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Davenham averages 425.9 Mbps – ahead of Helsby's 392.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Davenham and 88% in Helsby. Gigabit availability stands at 82.4% in Davenham and 76% in Helsby.
Davenham is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (426 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Helsby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Davenham averages 71.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Davenham and £1,103 in Helsby. 66.9% of homes in Davenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Helsby.
Helsby 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 Helsby. The median age is 45.5 in Davenham and 45 in Helsby. Owner-occupancy is 70.1% in Davenham versus 68.3% in Helsby. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Davenham and 57.2% in Helsby.
| Indicator | Davenham | Helsby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 5,278 |
| 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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