Area guide · Staffordshire Moorlands

Living in Blythe Bridge

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

At a glance

Blythe Bridge is a village in Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands with a population of 6,798. The average house price is £249,655 and the overall crime rate is 55.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Blythe Bridge ranks

Population

6,798

Avg House Price

£249,655

Crime Rate

55.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

296 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,767

Median Age

45.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Blythe Bridge's detached homes (£355,463) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£110,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Blythe Bridge prices have risen 28% over the last 9 years (£195,665 → £249,655).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£355,463	£313,750	26
Semi-Detached	£214,862	£216,096	40
Terraced	£176,600	£183,150	12
Flat	£110,000	£110,500	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Blythe Bridge is 55.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Blythe Bridge: violent crime (47% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Blythe Bridge High School	Secondary	Good
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Springcroft Primary School	Primary	Good
The William Amory Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Blythe Bridge averages 296 Mbps — 196% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Blythe Bridge homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.2
% Rated C or Above	62.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,239

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,798
Median Age	45.3
Median Household Income	£30,767
Employment Rate	56.1%
Owner Occupied	68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	28.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Blythe Bridge?

The average house price in Blythe Bridge is £249,655 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Blythe Bridge?

The most affordable entry point in Blythe Bridge is a flat, with an average price of £110,000.

Is Blythe Bridge a safe place to live?

Blythe Bridge has a recorded crime rate of 55.6 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 Blythe Bridge?

Blythe Bridge has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Blythe Bridge?

Average broadband download speeds in Blythe Bridge are around 296 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.9% of premises.

How big is Blythe Bridge?

Blythe Bridge is a settlement in Staffordshire Moorlands with a population of approximately 6,798.

Most compared with

How does Blythe Bridge stack up against its neighbours?

Alsager

Blythe Bridge

House price: £335,746 · £249,655
Crime rate: 59.8 · 55.6
Distance: 13.5 mi

Ashbourne

Blythe Bridge

House price: £449,634 · £249,655
Crime rate: 45.1 · 55.6
Distance: 14.5 mi

Biddulph

Blythe Bridge

House price: £216,454 · £249,655
Crime rate: 55.5 · 55.6
Distance: 11.2 mi

Bignall End

Blythe Bridge

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

Blythe Bridge

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

House price: £249,655 · £232,024
Crime rate: 55.6 · 55.6
Distance: 3.4 mi

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Cheddleton

House price: £249,655 · £269,053
Crime rate: 55.6 · 55.3
Distance: 6.9 mi

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