Bignall End vs Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bignall End wins on house prices with a 37% gap. Bignall End has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bignall End edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bignall End
£235,056
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
£374,915
Crime Rate
Bignall End
68.8
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bignall End
100.0%
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bignall End
338.6
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
338.6
EPC Rating
Bignall End
69.6
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
69.6
Median Income
Bignall End
£29,659
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
£29,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £235,056, Bignall End undercuts Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel (£374,915) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bignall End is a terraced at £152,164, while in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel it is a terraced at £166,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel (£519,167 vs £376,389).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bignall End prices grew faster — 59% vs 55%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Bignall End experience less crime overall, with a rate of 68.8 per 1,000 versus 69 per 1,000 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. The most common crime category in Bignall End is violent-crime, while in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel 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 2 schools in Bignall End, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel, which has 3 schools, the figure is 66.7%.
Bignall End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bignall End | Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bignall End averages 338.6 Mbps – ahead of Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel's 338.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Bignall End and 93.8% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Bignall End and 60.9% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.
Bignall End is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (339 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bignall End, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Bignall End and £1,258 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. 59.5% of homes in Bignall End have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.
Bignall End 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 Bignall End and £29,658.5 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. The median age is 45.2 in Bignall End and 45.2 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Bignall End and 55.9% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bignall End versus 68.6% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Bignall End has a population of 3,184 and Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel has 3,637.
| Indicator | Bignall End | Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,184 | 3,637 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £29,658.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 29% |
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