Town comparison
Biddulph vs Crewe
Which is better to live in? 11.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Biddulph is about 10% 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
Crewe
£239,596
Crime Rate
Biddulph
55.5
Crewe
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biddulph
100.0%
Crewe
93.8%
Avg Download Speed
Biddulph
353.2
Crewe
392.2
EPC Rating
Biddulph
69
Crewe
70.9
Median Income
Biddulph
£28,469
Crewe
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Biddulph is £216,454, which is 10% less than Crewe at £239,596. The most affordable entry point in Biddulph is a terraced at £157,120, while in Crewe it is a flat at £101,378.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 83% pricier in Biddulph (£185,064 vs £101,378).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biddulph prices grew faster — 33% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Biddulph (55.5 per 1,000) compared to Crewe (59.7 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Biddulph is violent-crime, while in Crewe 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 93.8% in Crewe. Biddulph has 8 schools in total, while Crewe has 23.
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crewe School Inspection Breakdown
93.8% of 23 schools (16 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biddulph | Crewe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 23 |
| Primary | 5 | 16 |
| Secondary | 3 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crewe offers faster average downloads at 392.2 Mbps, compared to 353.2 Mbps in Biddulph. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Biddulph and 95.4% in Crewe. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Biddulph and 73% in Crewe.
Crewe is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (392 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crewe 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 Crewe. 59.5% of homes in Biddulph have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Crewe.
Crewe 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 Crewe and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 44.8 in Biddulph and 46.1 in Crewe. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Biddulph and 58.4% in Crewe. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Biddulph versus 71.9% in Crewe.
| Indicator | Biddulph | Crewe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,490 | 74,116 |
| 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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