Elworth vs Haslington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Elworth offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Elworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Elworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Elworth
£292,564
Haslington
£300,934
Crime Rate
Elworth
59.5
Haslington
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Elworth
100.0%
Haslington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Elworth
393.7
Haslington
392.2
EPC Rating
Elworth
70.9
Haslington
70.9
Median Income
Elworth
£32,000
Haslington
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Elworth is £292,564, which is 3% less than Haslington at £300,934. The most affordable entry point in Elworth is a flat at £113,850, while in Haslington it is a terraced at £185,062.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Haslington (£398,212 vs £351,145).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haslington prices grew faster — 44% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.5 offences per 1,000 people, Elworth is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Haslington's 59.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Elworth is violent-crime, while in Haslington 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 WestElworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Haslington. Elworth has 2 schools in total, while Haslington has 2.
Elworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haslington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Elworth | Haslington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Elworth offers faster average downloads at 393.7 Mbps, compared to 392.2 Mbps in Haslington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.9% of premises in Elworth and 95.4% in Haslington. Gigabit availability stands at 74.8% in Elworth and 73% in Haslington.
Elworth is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (394 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Elworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Haslington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Elworth and £1,250 in Haslington. 61.8% of homes in Elworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Haslington.
Elworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Elworth and £32,000 in Haslington. The median age is 46.1 in Elworth and 46.1 in Haslington. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Elworth and 58.4% in Haslington. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Elworth versus 71.9% in Haslington.
| Indicator | Elworth | Haslington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,646 | 5,042 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.6% |
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