Town comparison
Biddulph vs Bignall End
Which is better to live in? 6.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Biddulph wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Biddulph has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biddulph edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biddulph
£216,454
Bignall End
£235,056
Crime Rate
Biddulph
55.5
Bignall End
68.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biddulph
100.0%
Bignall End
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biddulph
353.2
Bignall End
338.6
EPC Rating
Biddulph
69
Bignall End
69.6
Median Income
Biddulph
£28,469
Bignall End
£29,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Bignall End commands an average of £235,056, compared with £216,454 in Biddulph – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Biddulph is a terraced at £157,120, while in Bignall End it is a terraced at £152,164.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Bignall End (£233,423 vs £177,434).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bignall End prices grew faster — 59% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Biddulph experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.5 per 1,000 versus 68.8 per 1,000 in Bignall End. The most common crime category in Biddulph is violent-crime, while in Bignall End 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 West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Biddulph, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bignall End. There are 8 schools in Biddulph and 2 in Bignall End.
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bignall End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biddulph | Bignall End |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 353.2 Mbps in Biddulph and 338.6 Mbps in Bignall End. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Biddulph and 93.8% in Bignall End. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Biddulph and 60.9% in Bignall End.
Biddulph is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (353 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bignall End, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 69 (band C) in Biddulph. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Biddulph and £1,258 in Bignall End. 59.5% of homes in Biddulph have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Bignall End.
Biddulph has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,658.5 in Bignall End and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 44.8 in Biddulph and 45.2 in Bignall End. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Biddulph and 55.9% in Bignall End. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Biddulph versus 68.6% in Bignall End. Biddulph has a population of 17,490 and Bignall End has 3,184.
| Indicator | Biddulph | Bignall End |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,490 | 3,184 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,469 | £29,658.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 29% |
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