Biddulph vs Buxton (High Peak)

Property in Buxton (high Peak) commands an average of £288,812, compared with £216,454 in Biddulph – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Biddulph is a terraced at £157,120, while in Buxton (high Peak) it is a flat at £186,068.

Residents of Biddulph experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.5 per 1,000 versus 57.4 per 1,000 in Buxton (high Peak). The most common crime category in Biddulph is violent-crime, while in Buxton (high Peak) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Biddulph, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Buxton (high Peak). There are 8 schools in Biddulph and 9 in Buxton (high Peak).

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 353.2 Mbps in Biddulph and 264.8 Mbps in Buxton (high Peak). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Biddulph and 82.5% in Buxton (high Peak). Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Biddulph and 43% in Buxton (high Peak).

→Biddulph is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (353 vs 265 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Biddulph leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69 (C), while Buxton (high Peak) averages 67.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Biddulph and £1,490 in Buxton (high Peak). 59.5% of homes in Biddulph have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51% in Buxton (high Peak).

→Biddulph has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 51% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,163.7 in Buxton (high Peak) and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 44.8 in Biddulph and 48.3 in Buxton (high Peak). Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Biddulph versus 73.7% in Buxton (high Peak). Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Biddulph and 56.4% in Buxton (high Peak).

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