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Frodsham vs Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Neston (cheshire West And Chester) is about 1% cheaper on average. Frodsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Frodsham edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Frodsham

£378,088

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)

£372,742

Crime Rate

Frodsham

57.9

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)

66.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Frodsham

100.0%

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Frodsham

392.4

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)

437

EPC Rating

Frodsham

71.5

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)

69.8

Median Income

Frodsham

£31,498

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)

£31,312

The average house price in Neston (cheshire West And Chester) is £372,742, which is 1% less than Frodsham at £378,088. The most affordable entry point in Frodsham is a flat at £177,240, while in Neston (cheshire West And Chester) it is a flat at £148,626.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 26% pricier in Frodsham (£362,009 vs £288,060).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Neston (cheshire West And Chester) prices grew faster — 48% vs 30%.

With 57.9 offences per 1,000 people, Frodsham is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Neston (cheshire West And Chester)'s 66.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Frodsham is violent-crime, while in Neston (cheshire West And Chester) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Frodsham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Neston (cheshire West And Chester). Frodsham has 4 schools in total, while Neston (cheshire West And Chester) has 5.

Frodsham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricFrodshamNeston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Total Schools45
Primary44
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Neston (cheshire West And Chester) offers faster average downloads at 437.0 Mbps, compared to 392.4 Mbps in Frodsham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88% of premises in Frodsham and 96.4% in Neston (cheshire West And Chester). Gigabit availability stands at 76% in Frodsham and 85.5% in Neston (cheshire West And Chester).

Neston (cheshire West And Chester) is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (437 vs 392 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Frodsham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Neston (cheshire West And Chester). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Frodsham and £1,164 in Neston (cheshire West And Chester). 72.1% of homes in Frodsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Neston (cheshire West And Chester).

Frodsham has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,498 in Frodsham and £31,311.5 in Neston (cheshire West And Chester). The median age is 45 in Frodsham and 45.2 in Neston (cheshire West And Chester). Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Frodsham and 55.2% in Neston (cheshire West And Chester). Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Frodsham versus 66.7% in Neston (cheshire West And Chester).

IndicatorFrodshamNeston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Population9,10114,963
Median Age4545.2
Median Household Income£31,498£31,311.5
Employment Rate57.2%55.2%
Owner Occupied68.3%66.7%
Degree-Level Qualified35.7%33.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Frodsham and Neston (cheshire West And Chester)?
Frodsham and Neston (cheshire West And Chester) are approximately 14.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Frodsham or Neston (cheshire West And Chester)?
Neston (cheshire West And Chester) is cheaper, with an average house price of £372,742.
Is Frodsham or Neston (cheshire West And Chester) safer?
Frodsham has the lower crime rate at 57.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Frodsham or Neston (cheshire West And Chester)?
Frodsham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Frodsham or Neston (cheshire West And Chester)?
Neston (cheshire West And Chester) has faster average broadband at 437.0 Mbps.

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