Town comparison
Bignall End vs Nantwich
Which is better to live in? 9.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bignall End is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Nantwich has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bignall End edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bignall End
£235,056
Nantwich
£312,175
Crime Rate
Bignall End
68.8
Nantwich
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bignall End
100.0%
Nantwich
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bignall End
338.6
Nantwich
351.7
EPC Rating
Bignall End
69.6
Nantwich
70.9
Median Income
Bignall End
£29,659
Nantwich
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Nantwich commands an average of £312,175, compared with £235,056 in Bignall End – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Bignall End is a terraced at £152,164, while in Nantwich it is a flat at £161,878.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Nantwich (£226,551 vs £152,164).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bignall End prices grew faster — 59% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsNantwich has a crime rate of 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Bignall End at 68.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bignall End is violent-crime, while in Nantwich 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 Nantwich. There are 2 schools in Bignall End and 9 in Nantwich.
Bignall End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nantwich School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bignall End | Nantwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 351.7 Mbps in Nantwich and 338.6 Mbps in Bignall End. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Bignall End and 90.8% in Nantwich. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Bignall End and 65.9% in Nantwich.
Nantwich is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (352 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Nantwich, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Bignall End. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Bignall End and £1,250 in Nantwich. 59.5% of homes in Bignall End have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Nantwich.
Nantwich 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 Nantwich and £29,658.5 in Bignall End. The median age is 45.2 in Bignall End and 46.1 in Nantwich. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Bignall End and 58.4% in Nantwich. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bignall End versus 71.9% in Nantwich. Bignall End has a population of 3,184 and Nantwich has 18,741.
| Indicator | Bignall End | Nantwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,184 | 18,741 |
| 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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