Biddulph vs Blythe Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Biddulph offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Biddulph has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biddulph edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biddulph
£216,454
Blythe Bridge
£249,655
Crime Rate
Biddulph
55.5
Blythe Bridge
55.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biddulph
100.0%
Blythe Bridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biddulph
353.2
Blythe Bridge
296
EPC Rating
Biddulph
69
Blythe Bridge
70.2
Median Income
Biddulph
£28,469
Blythe Bridge
£30,767
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Biddulph is £216,454, which is 13% less than Blythe Bridge at £249,655. The most affordable entry point in Biddulph is a terraced at £157,120, while in Blythe Bridge it is a flat at £110,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 68% pricier in Biddulph (£185,064 vs £110,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biddulph prices grew faster — 33% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 55.5 offences per 1,000 people, Biddulph is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Blythe Bridge's 55.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Biddulph is violent-crime, while in Blythe Bridge 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 MidlandsBiddulph has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Blythe Bridge. Biddulph has 8 schools in total, while Blythe Bridge has 4.
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blythe Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biddulph | Blythe Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Biddulph offers faster average downloads at 353.2 Mbps, compared to 296.0 Mbps in Blythe Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Biddulph and 90.9% in Blythe Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Biddulph and 52.8% in Blythe Bridge.
Biddulph is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (353 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Blythe Bridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 69 (band C) in Biddulph. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Biddulph and £1,239 in Blythe Bridge. 59.5% of homes in Biddulph have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Blythe Bridge.
Blythe Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,767 in Blythe Bridge and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 44.8 in Biddulph and 45.3 in Blythe Bridge. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Biddulph and 56.1% in Blythe Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Biddulph versus 68.3% in Blythe Bridge.
| Indicator | Biddulph | Blythe Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,490 | 6,798 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,469 | £30,767 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 56.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 28.4% |
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