Biddulph vs Shavington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Biddulph wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Biddulph has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biddulph edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biddulph
£216,454
Shavington
£260,835
Crime Rate
Biddulph
55.5
Shavington
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biddulph
100.0%
Shavington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biddulph
353.2
Shavington
428.6
EPC Rating
Biddulph
69
Shavington
70.2
Median Income
Biddulph
£28,469
Shavington
£30,848
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £216,454, Biddulph undercuts Shavington (£260,835) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Biddulph is a terraced at £157,120, while in Shavington it is a terraced at £170,818.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Shavington (£224,119 vs £177,434).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biddulph prices grew faster — 33% 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 Shavington. The most common crime category in Biddulph is violent-crime, while in Shavington 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 Shavington, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shavington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biddulph | Shavington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Shavington averages 428.6 Mbps – ahead of Biddulph's 353.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Biddulph and 97.5% in Shavington. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Biddulph and 81.6% in Shavington.
Shavington is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (429 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Shavington, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 69 (band C) in Biddulph. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Biddulph and £1,247 in Shavington. 59.5% of homes in Biddulph have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Shavington.
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 £30,848 in Shavington and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 44.8 in Biddulph and 45.6 in Shavington. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Biddulph and 56.6% in Shavington. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Biddulph versus 69.8% in Shavington. Biddulph has a population of 17,490 and Shavington has 4,972.
| Indicator | Biddulph | Shavington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,490 | 4,972 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,469 | £30,848 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 69.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 32.8% |
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