Biddulph vs Talke and Talke Pits
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Talke And Talke Pits is about 17% cheaper on average. Biddulph has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biddulph edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biddulph
£216,454
Talke and Talke Pits
£184,308
Crime Rate
Biddulph
55.5
Talke and Talke Pits
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biddulph
100.0%
Talke and Talke Pits
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biddulph
353.2
Talke and Talke Pits
338.6
EPC Rating
Biddulph
69
Talke and Talke Pits
69.6
Median Income
Biddulph
£28,469
Talke and Talke Pits
£29,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Talke And Talke Pits is £184,308, which is 17% less than Biddulph at £216,454. The most affordable entry point in Biddulph is a terraced at £157,120, while in Talke And Talke Pits it is a flat at £110,196.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 68% pricier in Biddulph (£185,064 vs £110,196).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biddulph prices grew faster — 33% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 55.5 offences per 1,000 people, Biddulph is the safer of the two – 24% lower than Talke And Talke Pits's 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Biddulph is violent-crime, while in Talke And Talke Pits 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 MidlandsBiddulph has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Talke And Talke Pits. Biddulph has 8 schools in total, while Talke And Talke Pits has 1.
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Talke and Talke Pits School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biddulph | Talke and Talke Pits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Biddulph offers faster average downloads at 353.2 Mbps, compared to 338.6 Mbps in Talke And Talke Pits. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Biddulph and 93.8% in Talke And Talke Pits. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Biddulph and 60.9% in Talke And Talke Pits.
Biddulph is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (353 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Talke And Talke Pits are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.6 (band C) versus 69 (band C) in Biddulph. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Biddulph and £1,258 in Talke And Talke Pits. 59.5% of homes in Biddulph have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Talke And Talke Pits.
Biddulph has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,658.5 in Talke And Talke Pits and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 44.8 in Biddulph and 45.2 in Talke And Talke Pits. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Biddulph and 55.9% in Talke And Talke Pits. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Biddulph versus 68.6% in Talke And Talke Pits.
| Indicator | Biddulph | Talke and Talke Pits |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,490 | 3,436 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,469 | £29,658.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 29% |
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