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Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Weaverham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Weaverham wins on house prices with a 29% gap. Weaverham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

£316,993

Weaverham

£245,716

Crime Rate

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

66.8

Weaverham

66.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

100.0%

Weaverham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

429.1

Weaverham

391.6

EPC Rating

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

71.5

Weaverham

71.5

Median Income

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

£31,498

Weaverham

£31,498

Property in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) commands an average of £316,993, compared with £245,716 in Weaverham – a difference of 29%. The most affordable entry point in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is a flat at £182,400, while in Weaverham it is a terraced at £195,217.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 51% pricier in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) (£327,058 vs £216,320).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Weaverham prices grew faster — 49% vs 44%.

Residents of Weaverham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.7 per 1,000 versus 66.8 per 1,000 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester). The most common crime category in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is violent-crime, while in Weaverham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Elton (cheshire West And Chester), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Weaverham. There are 1 schools in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and 4 in Weaverham.

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Weaverham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricElton (Cheshire West and Chester)Weaverham
Total Schools14
Primary13
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 429.1 Mbps in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and 391.6 Mbps in Weaverham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and 95.4% in Weaverham. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and 74.2% in Weaverham.

Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (429 vs 392 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Elton (cheshire West And Chester) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Weaverham averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and £1,103 in Weaverham. 72.1% of homes in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Weaverham.

Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 72.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,498 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and £31,498 in Weaverham. The median age is 45 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and 45 in Weaverham. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) versus 68.3% in Weaverham. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and 57.2% in Weaverham.

IndicatorElton (Cheshire West and Chester)Weaverham
Population3,5186,266
Median Age4545
Median Household Income£31,498£31,498
Employment Rate57.2%57.2%
Owner Occupied68.3%68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified35.7%35.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and Weaverham?
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and Weaverham are approximately 9.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) or Weaverham?
Weaverham is cheaper, with an average house price of £245,716.
Is Elton (cheshire West And Chester) or Weaverham safer?
Weaverham has the lower crime rate at 66.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) or Weaverham?
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) or Weaverham?
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has faster average broadband at 429.1 Mbps.

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