Elworth vs Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestElworth 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies 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.
| Metric | Elworth | Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Elworth | Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,646 | 3,637 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £29,658.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 29% |
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