Town comparison
Biddulph vs Congleton
Which is better to live in? 3.9 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 37% gap. Biddulph has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biddulph edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biddulph
£216,454
Congleton
£345,590
Crime Rate
Biddulph
55.5
Congleton
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biddulph
100.0%
Congleton
57.1%
Avg Download Speed
Biddulph
353.2
Congleton
448
EPC Rating
Biddulph
69
Congleton
69.1
Median Income
Biddulph
£28,469
Congleton
£30,988
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Congleton commands an average of £345,590, compared with £216,454 in Biddulph – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Biddulph is a terraced at £157,120, while in Congleton it is a flat at £148,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Congleton (£452,480 vs £300,806).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Congleton prices grew faster — 56% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Biddulph experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.5 per 1,000 versus 59.8 per 1,000 in Congleton. The most common crime category in Biddulph is violent-crime, while in Congleton 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 57.1% in Congleton. There are 8 schools in Biddulph and 10 in Congleton.
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Congleton School Inspection Breakdown
57.1% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biddulph | Congleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 10 |
| Primary | 5 | 8 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 57.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.0 Mbps in Congleton and 353.2 Mbps in Biddulph. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Biddulph and 94.9% in Congleton. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Biddulph and 87.8% in Congleton.
Congleton is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (448 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Congleton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.1 (C), while Biddulph averages 69 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Biddulph and £1,354 in Congleton. 59.5% of homes in Biddulph have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.2% in Congleton.
Biddulph has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,988 in Congleton and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 44.8 in Biddulph and 47.4 in Congleton. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Biddulph versus 75.1% in Congleton. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Biddulph and 57% in Congleton.
| Indicator | Biddulph | Congleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,490 | 30,001 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,469 | £30,988 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 75.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 33% |
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