Biddulph vs Bollington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Biddulph is about 38% cheaper on average. Biddulph has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biddulph edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biddulph
£216,454
Bollington
£349,754
Crime Rate
Biddulph
55.5
Bollington
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biddulph
100.0%
Bollington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biddulph
353.2
Bollington
384.9
EPC Rating
Biddulph
69
Bollington
70.9
Median Income
Biddulph
£28,469
Bollington
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Biddulph is £216,454, which is 38% less than Bollington at £349,754. The most affordable entry point in Biddulph is a terraced at £157,120, while in Bollington it is a flat at £223,409.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 53% pricier in Bollington (£375,457 vs £177,434).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bollington prices grew faster — 38% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 55.5 offences per 1,000 people, Biddulph is the safer of the two – 8% lower than Bollington's 59.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Biddulph is violent-crime, while in Bollington 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 Bollington. Biddulph has 8 schools in total, while Bollington has 3.
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biddulph | Bollington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bollington offers faster average downloads at 384.9 Mbps, compared to 353.2 Mbps in Biddulph. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Biddulph and 91.2% in Bollington. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Biddulph and 73.8% in Bollington.
Bollington is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (385 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bollington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 69 (band C) in Biddulph. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Biddulph and £1,250 in Bollington. 59.5% of homes in Biddulph have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Bollington.
Bollington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Bollington and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 44.8 in Biddulph and 46.1 in Bollington. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Biddulph and 58.4% in Bollington. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Biddulph versus 71.9% in Bollington.
| Indicator | Biddulph | Bollington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,490 | 7,236 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,469 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 37.6% |
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