Town comparison
Biddulph vs Haslington
Which is better to live in? 9.4 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 28% gap. Biddulph has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biddulph edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biddulph
£216,454
Haslington
£300,934
Crime Rate
Biddulph
55.5
Haslington
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biddulph
100.0%
Haslington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biddulph
353.2
Haslington
392.2
EPC Rating
Biddulph
69
Haslington
70.9
Median Income
Biddulph
£28,469
Haslington
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Haslington commands an average of £300,934, compared with £216,454 in Biddulph – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Biddulph is a terraced at £157,120, while in Haslington it is a terraced at £185,062.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Haslington (£243,961 vs £177,434).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haslington prices grew faster — 44% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Biddulph experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.5 per 1,000 versus 59.7 per 1,000 in Haslington. The most common crime category in Biddulph is violent-crime, while in Haslington 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 100% in Haslington. There are 8 schools in Biddulph and 2 in Haslington.
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haslington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biddulph | Haslington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 392.2 Mbps in Haslington and 353.2 Mbps in Biddulph. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Biddulph and 95.4% in Haslington. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Biddulph and 73% in Haslington.
Haslington is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (392 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Haslington 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 Haslington. 59.5% of homes in Biddulph have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Haslington.
Haslington 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 Haslington and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 44.8 in Biddulph and 46.1 in Haslington. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Biddulph versus 71.9% in Haslington. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Biddulph and 58.4% in Haslington.
| Indicator | Biddulph | Haslington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,490 | 5,042 |
| 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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