Bignall End vs Cheddleton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bignall End wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Cheddleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bignall End edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bignall End
£235,056
Cheddleton
£269,053
Crime Rate
Bignall End
68.8
Cheddleton
55.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bignall End
100.0%
Cheddleton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bignall End
338.6
Cheddleton
364.7
EPC Rating
Bignall End
69.6
Cheddleton
67.2
Median Income
Bignall End
£29,659
Cheddleton
£29,976
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Cheddleton commands an average of £269,053, compared with £235,056 in Bignall End – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Bignall End is a terraced at £152,164, while in Cheddleton it is a terraced at £152,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 4% pricier in Bignall End (£376,389 vs £360,696).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bignall End prices grew faster — 59% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Cheddleton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.3 per 1,000 versus 68.8 per 1,000 in Bignall End. The most common crime category in Bignall End is violent-crime, while in Cheddleton 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 Bignall End, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Cheddleton. There are 2 schools in Bignall End and 1 in Cheddleton.
Bignall End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cheddleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bignall End | Cheddleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 364.7 Mbps in Cheddleton and 338.6 Mbps in Bignall End. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Bignall End and 82.6% in Cheddleton. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Bignall End and 70.5% in Cheddleton.
Cheddleton is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (365 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bignall End, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 67.2 (band C) in Cheddleton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Bignall End and £1,457 in Cheddleton. 59.5% of homes in Bignall End have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.5% in Cheddleton.
Bignall End has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 50.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,976 in Cheddleton and £29,658.5 in Bignall End. The median age is 45.2 in Bignall End and 48.6 in Cheddleton. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Bignall End and 55.7% in Cheddleton. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bignall End versus 78.2% in Cheddleton. Bignall End has a population of 3,184 and Cheddleton has 3,546.
| Indicator | Bignall End | Cheddleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,184 | 3,546 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 48.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £29,976 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 78.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 28.4% |
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