Bignall End vs Elworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bignall End offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. Elworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bignall End edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bignall End
£235,056
Elworth
£292,564
Crime Rate
Bignall End
68.8
Elworth
59.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bignall End
100.0%
Elworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bignall End
338.6
Elworth
393.7
EPC Rating
Bignall End
69.6
Elworth
70.9
Median Income
Bignall End
£29,659
Elworth
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Bignall End more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £235,056 versus £292,564 in Elworth. The most affordable entry point in Bignall End is a terraced at £152,164, while in Elworth it is a flat at £113,850.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Elworth (£180,000 vs £152,164).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bignall End prices grew faster — 59% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Elworth (59.5 per 1,000) compared to Bignall End (68.8 per 1,000), a 16% difference. The most common crime category in Bignall End is violent-crime, while in Elworth 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Bignall End: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Elworth.
Bignall End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bignall End | Elworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Elworth enjoy 393.7 Mbps on average, while Bignall End lags behind at 338.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Bignall End and 91.9% in Elworth. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Bignall End and 74.8% in Elworth.
Elworth is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (394 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Elworth is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Bignall End's band C (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Bignall End and £1,250 in Elworth. 59.5% of homes in Bignall End have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Elworth.
Elworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bignall End has a population of 3,184 while Elworth has 7,646. Median household income is £32,000 in Elworth and £29,658.5 in Bignall End. The median age is 45.2 in Bignall End and 46.1 in Elworth. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Bignall End and 58.4% in Elworth.
| Indicator | Bignall End | Elworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,184 | 7,646 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 37.6% |
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