Elworth vs Willaston (Cheshire East)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Elworth is about 12% 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
Willaston (Cheshire East)
£331,561
Crime Rate
Elworth
59.5
Willaston (Cheshire East)
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Elworth
100.0%
Willaston (Cheshire East)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Elworth
393.7
Willaston (Cheshire East)
351.7
EPC Rating
Elworth
70.9
Willaston (Cheshire East)
70.9
Median Income
Elworth
£32,000
Willaston (Cheshire East)
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Elworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £292,564 versus £331,561 in Willaston (cheshire East). The most affordable entry point in Elworth is a flat at £113,850, while in Willaston (cheshire East) it is a flat at £157,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Willaston (cheshire East) (£157,333 vs £113,850).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elworth prices grew faster — 33% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.5 offences per 1,000 people, Elworth is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Willaston (cheshire East)'s 59.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Elworth is violent-crime, while in Willaston (cheshire East) 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 WestSchool quality favours Elworth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Willaston (cheshire East).
Elworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Willaston (Cheshire East) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Elworth | Willaston (Cheshire East) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Elworth enjoy 393.7 Mbps on average, while Willaston (cheshire East) lags behind at 351.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.9% of premises in Elworth and 90.8% in Willaston (cheshire East). Gigabit availability stands at 74.8% in Elworth and 65.9% in Willaston (cheshire East).
Elworth is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (394 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Elworth is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Willaston (cheshire East)'s band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Elworth and £1,250 in Willaston (cheshire East). 61.8% of homes in Elworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Willaston (cheshire East).
Elworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Elworth has a population of 7,646 while Willaston (cheshire East) has 3,653. Median household income is £32,000 in Elworth and £32,000 in Willaston (cheshire East). The median age is 46.1 in Elworth and 46.1 in Willaston (cheshire East). Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Elworth and 58.4% in Willaston (cheshire East).
| Indicator | Elworth | Willaston (Cheshire East) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,646 | 3,653 |
| 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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