The verdict
Biddulph is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Biddulph has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biddulph edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biddulph
£216,454
Madeley
£223,536
Crime Rate
Biddulph
55.5
Madeley
69.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biddulph
100.0%
Madeley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biddulph
353.2
Madeley
235.8
EPC Rating
Biddulph
69
Madeley
69.8
Median Income
Biddulph
£28,469
Madeley
£30,424
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Madeley commands an average of £223,536, compared with £216,454 in Biddulph – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Biddulph is a terraced at £157,120, while in Madeley it is a flat at £88,773.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 108% pricier in Biddulph (£185,064 vs £88,773).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Madeley prices grew faster — 36% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBiddulph has a crime rate of 55.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25% lower than Madeley at 69.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Biddulph is violent-crime, while in Madeley 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 Madeley. There are 8 schools in Biddulph and 3 in Madeley.
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Madeley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biddulph | Madeley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 353.2 Mbps in Biddulph and 235.8 Mbps in Madeley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Biddulph and 93.8% in Madeley. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Biddulph and 38% in Madeley.
Biddulph is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (353 vs 236 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Madeley, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 69 (band C) in Biddulph. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Biddulph and £1,300 in Madeley. 59.5% of homes in Biddulph have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Madeley.
Biddulph has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,424 in Madeley and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 44.8 in Biddulph and 46.4 in Madeley. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Biddulph and 56.4% in Madeley. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Biddulph versus 69.4% in Madeley. Biddulph has a population of 17,490 and Madeley has 3,293.
| Indicator | Biddulph | Madeley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,490 | 3,293 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,469 | £30,424 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 32.7% |
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