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Area guide · Newcastle-under-Lyme

Living in Bignall End

A snapshot of life in Bignall End, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Bignall End is a village in Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands with a population of 3,184. The average house price is £235,056 and the overall crime rate is 68.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bignall End ranks

Population

3,184

Avg House Price

£235,056

Crime Rate

68.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

339 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,658.5

Median Age

45.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bignall End's detached homes (£376,389) command roughly 2.5× the price of a terraced (£152,164).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bignall End prices have risen 59% over the last 9 years (£148,055 → £235,056).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£376,389	£290,000	9
Semi-Detached	£233,423	£222,500	13
Terraced	£152,164	£145,500	21
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bignall End is 68.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bignall End: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Ravensmead Primary School	Primary	Good
Wood Lane Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Bignall End averages 339 Mbps — 239% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bignall End homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.6
% Rated C or Above	59.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,258

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,184
Median Age	45.2
Median Household Income	£29,658.5
Employment Rate	55.9%
Owner Occupied	68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	29%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bignall End?

The average house price in Bignall End is £235,056 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bignall End?

The most affordable entry point in Bignall End is a terraced, with an average price of £152,164.

Is Bignall End a safe place to live?

Bignall End has a recorded crime rate of 68.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Bignall End?

Bignall End has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Bignall End?

Average broadband download speeds in Bignall End are around 339 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.8% of premises.

How big is Bignall End?

Bignall End is a settlement in Newcastle-under-Lyme with a population of approximately 3,184.

Most compared with

How does Bignall End stack up against its neighbours?

Alsager

Bignall End

House price: £335,746 · £235,056
Crime rate: 59.8 · 68.8
Distance: 3.2 mi

Biddulph

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House price: £216,454 · £235,056
Crime rate: 55.5 · 68.8
Distance: 6.4 mi

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Blythe Bridge

House price: £235,056 · £249,655
Crime rate: 68.8 · 55.6
Distance: 11.0 mi

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Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

House price: £235,056 · £232,024
Crime rate: 68.8 · 55.6
Distance: 13.3 mi

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Cheddleton

House price: £235,056 · £269,053
Crime rate: 68.8 · 55.3
Distance: 10.3 mi

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Congleton

House price: £235,056 · £345,590
Crime rate: 68.8 · 59.8
Distance: 8.3 mi

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