Biddulph vs Elworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Biddulph is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Biddulph has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biddulph edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biddulph
£216,454
Elworth
£292,564
Crime Rate
Biddulph
55.5
Elworth
59.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biddulph
100.0%
Elworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biddulph
353.2
Elworth
393.7
EPC Rating
Biddulph
69
Elworth
70.9
Median Income
Biddulph
£28,469
Elworth
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £216,454, Biddulph undercuts Elworth (£292,564) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Biddulph is a terraced at £157,120, while in Elworth it is a flat at £113,850.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in Biddulph (£185,064 vs £113,850).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biddulph prices grew faster — 33% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBiddulph has a crime rate of 55.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Elworth at 59.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Biddulph is violent-crime, while in Elworth 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 MidlandsOf the 8 schools in Biddulph, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Elworth, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biddulph | Elworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Elworth averages 393.7 Mbps – ahead of Biddulph's 353.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Biddulph and 91.9% in Elworth. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Biddulph and 74.8% in Elworth.
Elworth is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (394 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Elworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Biddulph averages 69 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Biddulph and £1,250 in Elworth. 59.5% of homes in Biddulph have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Elworth.
Elworth 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 Elworth and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 44.8 in Biddulph and 46.1 in Elworth. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Biddulph versus 71.9% in Elworth. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Biddulph and 58.4% in Elworth.
| Indicator | Biddulph | Elworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,490 | 7,646 |
| 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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