Alderley Edge vs Biddulph
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Biddulph is about 235% cheaper on average. Biddulph has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Biddulph
£216,454
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Biddulph
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Biddulph
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Biddulph
353.2
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Biddulph
69
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Biddulph
£28,469
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Biddulph more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £216,454 versus £725,204 in Alderley Edge. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Biddulph it is a terraced at £157,120.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 346% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £300,806).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biddulph prices grew faster — 33% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Biddulph (55.5 per 1,000) compared to Alderley Edge (60.3 per 1,000), a 9% difference. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Biddulph 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 WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Alderley Edge and Biddulph. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Biddulph has 8 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Biddulph |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Alderley Edge enjoy 367.5 Mbps on average, while Biddulph lags behind at 353.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 96.3% in Biddulph. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 63.1% in Biddulph.
Alderley Edge is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (368 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alderley Edge is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Biddulph's band C (score 69). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,270 in Biddulph. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Biddulph.
Alderley Edge has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 while Biddulph has 17,490. Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 44.8 in Biddulph. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 55.2% in Biddulph.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Biddulph |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 17,490 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £28,469 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 25.1% |
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