Elworth vs Madeley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Madeley is about 31% cheaper on average. Elworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Elworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Elworth
£292,564
Madeley
£223,536
Crime Rate
Elworth
59.5
Madeley
69.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Elworth
100.0%
Madeley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Elworth
393.7
Madeley
235.8
EPC Rating
Elworth
70.9
Madeley
69.8
Median Income
Elworth
£32,000
Madeley
£30,424
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Madeley is £223,536, which is 31% less than Elworth at £292,564. The most affordable entry point in Elworth is a flat at £113,850, while in Madeley it is a flat at £88,773.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 37% pricier in Elworth (£258,406 vs £188,354).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Madeley prices grew faster — 36% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Elworth (59.5 per 1,000) compared to Madeley (69.5 per 1,000), a 17% difference. The most common crime category in Elworth is violent-crime, while in Madeley 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 Madeley. Elworth has 2 schools in total, while Madeley has 3.
Elworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Madeley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Elworth | Madeley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Elworth offers faster average downloads at 393.7 Mbps, compared to 235.8 Mbps in Madeley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.9% of premises in Elworth and 93.8% in Madeley. Gigabit availability stands at 74.8% in Elworth and 38% in Madeley.
Elworth is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (394 vs 236 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Elworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Madeley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Elworth and £1,300 in Madeley. 61.8% of homes in Elworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Madeley.
Elworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Elworth and £30,424 in Madeley. The median age is 46.1 in Elworth and 46.4 in Madeley. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Elworth and 56.4% in Madeley. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Elworth versus 69.4% in Madeley.
| Indicator | Elworth | Madeley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,646 | 3,293 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £30,424 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 32.7% |
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