Biddulph vs Cheddleton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Biddulph offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. Cheddleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biddulph edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biddulph
£216,454
Cheddleton
£269,053
Crime Rate
Biddulph
55.5
Cheddleton
55.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biddulph
100.0%
Cheddleton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biddulph
353.2
Cheddleton
364.7
EPC Rating
Biddulph
69
Cheddleton
67.2
Median Income
Biddulph
£28,469
Cheddleton
£29,976
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Biddulph is £216,454, which is 20% less than Cheddleton at £269,053. The most affordable entry point in Biddulph is a terraced at £157,120, while in Cheddleton it is a terraced at £152,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Cheddleton (£228,862 vs £177,434).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheddleton prices grew faster — 37% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 55.3 offences per 1,000 people, Cheddleton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Biddulph's 55.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Biddulph is violent-crime, while in Cheddleton 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 Cheddleton. Biddulph has 8 schools in total, while Cheddleton has 1.
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cheddleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biddulph | Cheddleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cheddleton offers faster average downloads at 364.7 Mbps, compared to 353.2 Mbps in Biddulph. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Biddulph and 82.6% in Cheddleton. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Biddulph and 70.5% in Cheddleton.
Cheddleton is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (365 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Biddulph are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69 (band C) versus 67.2 (band C) in Cheddleton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Biddulph and £1,457 in Cheddleton. 59.5% of homes in Biddulph have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.5% in Cheddleton.
Biddulph has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 50.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,976 in Cheddleton and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 44.8 in Biddulph and 48.6 in Cheddleton. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Biddulph and 55.7% in Cheddleton. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Biddulph versus 78.2% in Cheddleton.
| Indicator | Biddulph | Cheddleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,490 | 3,546 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 48.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,469 | £29,976 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 55.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 78.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 28.4% |
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