Town comparison
Biddulph vs Leek
Which is better to live in? 6.1 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 7% gap. Leek has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biddulph edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biddulph
£216,454
Leek
£232,024
Crime Rate
Biddulph
55.5
Leek
55.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biddulph
100.0%
Leek
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
Biddulph
353.2
Leek
364.7
EPC Rating
Biddulph
69
Leek
67.2
Median Income
Biddulph
£28,469
Leek
£29,976
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £216,454, Biddulph undercuts Leek (£232,024) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Biddulph is a terraced at £157,120, while in Leek it is a flat at £100,524.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 84% pricier in Biddulph (£185,064 vs £100,524).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biddulph prices grew faster — 33% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Leek experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.4 per 1,000 versus 55.5 per 1,000 in Biddulph. The most common crime category in Biddulph is violent-crime, while in Leek 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 Leek, which has 10 schools, the figure is 71.4%.
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leek School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 10 schools (6 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biddulph | Leek |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 10 |
| Primary | 5 | 6 |
| Secondary | 3 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Leek averages 364.7 Mbps – ahead of Biddulph's 353.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Biddulph and 82.6% in Leek. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Biddulph and 70.5% in Leek.
Leek is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (365 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Biddulph, scoring 69 on average (band C) compared to 67.2 (band C) in Leek. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Biddulph and £1,457 in Leek. 59.5% of homes in Biddulph have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.5% in Leek.
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 Leek and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 44.8 in Biddulph and 48.6 in Leek. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Biddulph and 55.7% in Leek. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Biddulph versus 78.2% in Leek. Biddulph has a population of 17,490 and Leek has 19,388.
| Indicator | Biddulph | Leek |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,490 | 19,388 |
| 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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