Town comparison
Biddulph vs Nantwich
Which is better to live in? 14.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Biddulph offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. Biddulph has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biddulph edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biddulph
£216,454
Nantwich
£312,175
Crime Rate
Biddulph
55.5
Nantwich
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biddulph
100.0%
Nantwich
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biddulph
353.2
Nantwich
351.7
EPC Rating
Biddulph
69
Nantwich
70.9
Median Income
Biddulph
£28,469
Nantwich
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Biddulph more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £216,454 versus £312,175 in Nantwich. The most affordable entry point in Biddulph is a terraced at £157,120, while in Nantwich it is a flat at £161,878.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 35% pricier in Nantwich (£272,563 vs £177,434).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biddulph prices grew faster — 33% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Biddulph (55.5 per 1,000) compared to Nantwich (59.8 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Biddulph is violent-crime, while in Nantwich 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Biddulph: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Nantwich.
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nantwich School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biddulph | Nantwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 9 |
| Primary | 5 | 7 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Biddulph enjoy 353.2 Mbps on average, while Nantwich lags behind at 351.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Biddulph and 90.8% in Nantwich. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Biddulph and 65.9% in Nantwich.
Biddulph is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (353 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Nantwich is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Biddulph's band C (score 69). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Biddulph and £1,250 in Nantwich. 59.5% of homes in Biddulph have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Nantwich.
Nantwich has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Biddulph has a population of 17,490 while Nantwich has 18,741. Median household income is £32,000 in Nantwich and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 44.8 in Biddulph and 46.1 in Nantwich. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Biddulph and 58.4% in Nantwich.
| Indicator | Biddulph | Nantwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,490 | 18,741 |
| 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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