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Elworth vs Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Elworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. Elworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Elworth edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Elworth

£292,564

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

£374,915

Crime Rate

Elworth

59.5

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

69.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Elworth

100.0%

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Elworth

393.7

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

338.6

EPC Rating

Elworth

70.9

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

69.6

Median Income

Elworth

£32,000

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

£29,659

Property in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel commands an average of £374,915, compared with £292,564 in Elworth – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Elworth is a flat at £113,850, while in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel it is a terraced at £166,100.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel (£519,167 vs £351,145).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel prices grew faster — 55% vs 33%.

Elworth has a crime rate of 59.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16% lower than Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel at 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Elworth is violent-crime, while in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel 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 Elworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. There are 2 schools in Elworth and 3 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.

Elworth School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricElworthHarriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
Total Schools23
Primary23
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 393.7 Mbps in Elworth and 338.6 Mbps in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.9% of premises in Elworth and 93.8% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Gigabit availability stands at 74.8% in Elworth and 60.9% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.

Elworth is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (394 vs 339 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Elworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Elworth and £1,258 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. 61.8% of homes in Elworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.

Elworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,000 in Elworth and £29,658.5 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. The median age is 46.1 in Elworth and 45.2 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Elworth versus 68.6% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Elworth and 55.9% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.

IndicatorElworthHarriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
Population7,6463,637
Median Age46.145.2
Median Household Income£32,000£29,658.5
Employment Rate58.4%55.9%
Owner Occupied71.9%68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%29%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Elworth and Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel?
Elworth and Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel are approximately 8.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Elworth or Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel?
Elworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £292,564.
Is Elworth or Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel safer?
Elworth has the lower crime rate at 59.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Elworth or Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel?
Elworth has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Elworth or Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel?
Elworth has faster average broadband at 393.7 Mbps.

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