Hartford vs Northwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Northwich is about 35% cheaper on average. Hartford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hartford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hartford
£425,775
Northwich
£315,151
Crime Rate
Hartford
66.4
Northwich
66.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hartford
100.0%
Northwich
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hartford
391.6
Northwich
425.9
EPC Rating
Hartford
71.5
Northwich
71.2
Median Income
Hartford
£31,498
Northwich
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Northwich is £315,151, which is 35% less than Hartford at £425,775. The most affordable entry point in Hartford is a terraced at £209,673, while in Northwich it is a flat at £133,715.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Hartford (£212,050 vs £133,715).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hartford prices grew faster — 42% vs -9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 66.4 offences per 1,000 people, Hartford is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Northwich's 66.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hartford is violent-crime, while in Northwich 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 WestHartford has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Northwich. Hartford has 5 schools in total, while Northwich has 4.
Hartford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northwich School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hartford | Northwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Northwich offers faster average downloads at 425.9 Mbps, compared to 391.6 Mbps in Hartford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Hartford and 94.5% in Northwich. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Hartford and 82.4% in Northwich.
Northwich is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (426 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hartford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Northwich. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Hartford and £1,176 in Northwich. 72.1% of homes in Hartford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Northwich.
Hartford has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,749 in Northwich and £31,498 in Hartford. The median age is 45 in Hartford and 45.5 in Northwich. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Hartford and 57.8% in Northwich. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Hartford versus 70.1% in Northwich.
| Indicator | Hartford | Northwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,698 | 18,646 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,498 | £31,749 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 36.7% |
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