The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Newcastle Under Lyme wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Biddulph has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biddulph edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biddulph
£216,454
Newcastle-under-Lyme
£188,515
Crime Rate
Biddulph
55.5
Newcastle-under-Lyme
68.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biddulph
100.0%
Newcastle-under-Lyme
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Biddulph
353.2
Newcastle-under-Lyme
433.8
EPC Rating
Biddulph
69
Newcastle-under-Lyme
71
Median Income
Biddulph
£28,469
Newcastle-under-Lyme
£30,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Biddulph commands an average of £216,454, compared with £188,515 in Newcastle Under Lyme – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Biddulph is a terraced at £157,120, while in Newcastle Under Lyme it is a flat at £86,909.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 113% pricier in Biddulph (£185,064 vs £86,909).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biddulph prices grew faster — 33% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Biddulph experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.5 per 1,000 versus 68.9 per 1,000 in Newcastle Under Lyme. The most common crime category in Biddulph is violent-crime, while in Newcastle Under Lyme 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 90.9% in Newcastle Under Lyme. There are 8 schools in Biddulph and 27 in Newcastle Under Lyme.
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newcastle-under-Lyme School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 27 schools (22 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biddulph | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 27 |
| Primary | 5 | 22 |
| Secondary | 3 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.8 Mbps in Newcastle Under Lyme and 353.2 Mbps in Biddulph. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Biddulph and 96.6% in Newcastle Under Lyme. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Biddulph and 84.4% in Newcastle Under Lyme.
Newcastle Under Lyme is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (434 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Newcastle Under Lyme, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 69 (band C) in Biddulph. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Biddulph and £1,168 in Newcastle Under Lyme. 59.5% of homes in Biddulph have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.5% in Newcastle Under Lyme.
Newcastle Under Lyme has more energy-efficient housing — 64.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,673.7 in Newcastle Under Lyme and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 44.8 in Biddulph and 44.1 in Newcastle Under Lyme. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Biddulph and 55.8% in Newcastle Under Lyme. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Biddulph versus 64.8% in Newcastle Under Lyme. Biddulph has a population of 17,490 and Newcastle Under Lyme has 76,511.
| Indicator | Biddulph | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,490 | 76,511 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,469 | £30,673.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 28.3% |
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