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Bignall End vs Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricBignall EndHarriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
Total Schools23
Primary23
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBignall EndHarriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
Population3,1843,637
Median Age45.245.2
Median Household Income£29,658.5£29,658.5
Employment Rate55.9%55.9%
Owner Occupied68.6%68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified29%29%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bignall End and Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel?
Bignall End and Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel are approximately 4.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bignall End or Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel?
Bignall End is cheaper, with an average house price of £235,056.
Is Bignall End or Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel safer?
Bignall End has the lower crime rate at 68.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bignall End or Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel?
Bignall End has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bignall End or Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel?
Bignall End has faster average broadband at 338.6 Mbps.

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