Davenham vs Tarporley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Davenham offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Davenham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Davenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Davenham
£428,601
Tarporley
£520,947
Crime Rate
Davenham
66.5
Tarporley
66.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Davenham
100.0%
Tarporley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Davenham
425.9
Tarporley
336.1
EPC Rating
Davenham
71.2
Tarporley
71.2
Median Income
Davenham
£31,749
Tarporley
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Davenham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £428,601 versus £520,947 in Tarporley. The most affordable entry point in Davenham is a terraced at £199,333, while in Tarporley it is a flat at £140,658.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 42% pricier in Tarporley (£341,326 vs £199,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tarporley prices grew faster — 45% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Davenham (66.5 per 1,000) compared to Tarporley (66.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Davenham is violent-crime, while in Tarporley 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 WestSchool quality favours Davenham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Tarporley.
Davenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tarporley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Davenham | Tarporley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Davenham enjoy 425.9 Mbps on average, while Tarporley lags behind at 336.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Davenham and 86.9% in Tarporley. Gigabit availability stands at 82.4% in Davenham and 61% in Tarporley.
Davenham is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (426 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Davenham is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Tarporley's band C (score 71.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Davenham and £1,176 in Tarporley. 66.9% of homes in Davenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Tarporley.
Davenham has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 66.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Davenham has a population of 13,840 while Tarporley has 3,212. Median household income is £31,749 in Davenham and £31,749 in Tarporley. The median age is 45.5 in Davenham and 45.5 in Tarporley. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Davenham and 57.8% in Tarporley.
| Indicator | Davenham | Tarporley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 3,212 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,749 | £31,749 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.1% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.7% | 36.7% |
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