Davenham vs Willaston (Cheshire East)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Willaston (cheshire East) wins on house prices with a 29% gap. Willaston (cheshire East) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Davenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Davenham
£428,601
Willaston (Cheshire East)
£331,561
Crime Rate
Davenham
66.5
Willaston (Cheshire East)
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Davenham
100.0%
Willaston (Cheshire East)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Davenham
425.9
Willaston (Cheshire East)
351.7
EPC Rating
Davenham
71.2
Willaston (Cheshire East)
70.9
Median Income
Davenham
£31,749
Willaston (Cheshire East)
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Davenham commands an average of £428,601, compared with £331,561 in Willaston (cheshire East) – a difference of 29%. The most affordable entry point in Davenham is a terraced at £199,333, while in Willaston (cheshire East) it is a flat at £157,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 23% pricier in Davenham (£341,135 vs £277,733).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Willaston (cheshire East) prices grew faster — 20% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Willaston (cheshire East) 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 Willaston (cheshire East) 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 Willaston (cheshire East). There are 5 schools in Davenham and 1 in Willaston (cheshire East).
Davenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Willaston (Cheshire East) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Davenham | Willaston (Cheshire East) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 425.9 Mbps in Davenham and 351.7 Mbps in Willaston (cheshire East). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Davenham and 90.8% in Willaston (cheshire East). Gigabit availability stands at 82.4% in Davenham and 65.9% in Willaston (cheshire East).
Davenham is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (426 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Davenham, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Willaston (cheshire East). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Davenham and £1,250 in Willaston (cheshire East). 66.9% of homes in Davenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Willaston (cheshire East).
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 Willaston (cheshire East) and £31,749 in Davenham. The median age is 45.5 in Davenham and 46.1 in Willaston (cheshire East). Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Davenham and 58.4% in Willaston (cheshire East). Owner-occupancy is 70.1% in Davenham versus 71.9% in Willaston (cheshire East). Davenham has a population of 13,840 and Willaston (cheshire East) has 3,653.
| Indicator | Davenham | Willaston (Cheshire East) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 3,653 |
| 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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