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Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel vs Willaston (Cheshire East)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Willaston (cheshire East) wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Willaston (cheshire East) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Willaston (cheshire East) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

£374,915

Willaston (Cheshire East)

£331,561

Crime Rate

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

69.0

Willaston (Cheshire East)

59.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

66.7%

Willaston (Cheshire East)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

338.6

Willaston (Cheshire East)

351.7

EPC Rating

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

69.6

Willaston (Cheshire East)

70.9

Median Income

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

£29,659

Willaston (Cheshire East)

£32,000

Property in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel commands an average of £374,915, compared with £331,561 in Willaston (cheshire East) – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel is a terraced at £166,100, while in Willaston (cheshire East) it is a flat at £157,333.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Willaston (cheshire East) (£211,547 vs £166,100).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel prices grew faster — 55% vs 20%.

Residents of Willaston (cheshire East) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.7 per 1,000 versus 69 per 1,000 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. The most common crime category in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel 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.

Families may prefer Willaston (cheshire East), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. There are 3 schools in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel and 1 in Willaston (cheshire East).

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (3 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.

MetricHarriseahead, Mow Cop and NewchapelWillaston (Cheshire East)
Total Schools31
Primary31
Secondary00
% Top two bands66.7%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 351.7 Mbps in Willaston (cheshire East) and 338.6 Mbps in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel and 90.8% in Willaston (cheshire East). Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel and 65.9% in Willaston (cheshire East).

Willaston (cheshire East) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (352 vs 339 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Willaston (cheshire East), scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel and £1,250 in Willaston (cheshire East). 59.5% of homes in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Willaston (cheshire East).

Willaston (cheshire East) 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 Willaston (cheshire East) and £29,658.5 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. The median age is 45.2 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel and 46.1 in Willaston (cheshire East). Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel and 58.4% in Willaston (cheshire East). Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel versus 71.9% in Willaston (cheshire East). Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel has a population of 3,637 and Willaston (cheshire East) has 3,653.

IndicatorHarriseahead, Mow Cop and NewchapelWillaston (Cheshire East)
Population3,6373,653
Median Age45.246.1
Median Household Income£29,658.5£32,000
Employment Rate55.9%58.4%
Owner Occupied68.6%71.9%
Degree-Level Qualified29%37.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel and Willaston (cheshire East)?
Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel and Willaston (cheshire East) are approximately 11.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel or Willaston (cheshire East)?
Willaston (cheshire East) is cheaper, with an average house price of £331,561.
Is Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel or Willaston (cheshire East) safer?
Willaston (cheshire East) has the lower crime rate at 59.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel or Willaston (cheshire East)?
Willaston (cheshire East) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel or Willaston (cheshire East)?
Willaston (cheshire East) has faster average broadband at 351.7 Mbps.

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