Biddulph vs Willaston (Cheshire East)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Biddulph wins on house prices with a 35% gap. Biddulph has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biddulph edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biddulph
£216,454
Willaston (Cheshire East)
£331,561
Crime Rate
Biddulph
55.5
Willaston (Cheshire East)
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biddulph
100.0%
Willaston (Cheshire East)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biddulph
353.2
Willaston (Cheshire East)
351.7
EPC Rating
Biddulph
69
Willaston (Cheshire East)
70.9
Median Income
Biddulph
£28,469
Willaston (Cheshire East)
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Willaston (cheshire East) commands an average of £331,561, compared with £216,454 in Biddulph – a difference of 35%. The most affordable entry point in Biddulph is a terraced at £157,120, while in Willaston (cheshire East) it is a flat at £157,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 36% pricier in Willaston (cheshire East) (£277,733 vs £177,434).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biddulph prices grew faster — 33% vs 20%.
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 Willaston (cheshire East). The most common crime category in Biddulph is violent-crime, while in Willaston (cheshire East) 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 Willaston (cheshire East). There are 8 schools in Biddulph and 1 in Willaston (cheshire East).
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Willaston (Cheshire East) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biddulph | Willaston (Cheshire East) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 353.2 Mbps in Biddulph and 351.7 Mbps in Willaston (cheshire East). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Biddulph and 90.8% in Willaston (cheshire East). Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Biddulph and 65.9% in Willaston (cheshire East).
Biddulph is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (353 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Willaston (cheshire East), scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 69 (band C) in Biddulph. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Biddulph and £1,250 in Willaston (cheshire East). 59.5% of homes in Biddulph have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Willaston (cheshire East).
Willaston (cheshire East) has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Willaston (cheshire East) and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 44.8 in Biddulph and 46.1 in Willaston (cheshire East). Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Biddulph and 58.4% in Willaston (cheshire East). Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Biddulph versus 71.9% in Willaston (cheshire East). Biddulph has a population of 17,490 and Willaston (cheshire East) has 3,653.
| Indicator | Biddulph | Willaston (Cheshire East) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,490 | 3,653 |
| 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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