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Bignall End vs Talke and Talke Pits

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Talke And Talke Pits wins on house prices with a 28% 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

Talke and Talke Pits

£184,308

Crime Rate

Bignall End

68.8

Talke and Talke Pits

69.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bignall End

100.0%

Talke and Talke Pits

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bignall End

338.6

Talke and Talke Pits

338.6

EPC Rating

Bignall End

69.6

Talke and Talke Pits

69.6

Median Income

Bignall End

£29,659

Talke and Talke Pits

£29,659

At £184,308, Talke And Talke Pits undercuts Bignall End (£235,056) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bignall End is a terraced at £152,164, while in Talke And Talke Pits it is a flat at £110,196.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 50% pricier in Bignall End (£376,389 vs £251,423).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bignall End prices grew faster — 59% vs 20%.

Residents of Bignall End experience less crime overall, with a rate of 68.8 per 1,000 versus 69 per 1,000 in Talke And Talke Pits. The most common crime category in Bignall End is violent-crime, while in Talke And Talke Pits 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 Talke And Talke Pits, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bignall End School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Talke and Talke Pits School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBignall EndTalke and Talke Pits
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bignall End averages 338.6 Mbps – ahead of Talke And Talke Pits's 338.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Bignall End and 93.8% in Talke And Talke Pits. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Bignall End and 60.9% in Talke And Talke Pits.

Bignall End is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (339 vs 339 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bignall End leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.6 (C), while Talke And Talke Pits averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Bignall End and £1,258 in Talke And Talke Pits. 59.5% of homes in Bignall End have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Talke And Talke Pits.

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 Talke And Talke Pits. The median age is 45.2 in Bignall End and 45.2 in Talke And Talke Pits. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bignall End versus 68.6% in Talke And Talke Pits. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Bignall End and 55.9% in Talke And Talke Pits.

IndicatorBignall EndTalke and Talke Pits
Population3,1843,436
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 Talke And Talke Pits?
Bignall End and Talke And Talke Pits are approximately 1.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bignall End or Talke And Talke Pits?
Talke And Talke Pits is cheaper, with an average house price of £184,308.
Is Bignall End or Talke And Talke Pits safer?
Bignall End has the lower crime rate at 68.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bignall End or Talke And Talke Pits?
Bignall End has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bignall End or Talke And Talke Pits?
Bignall End has faster average broadband at 338.6 Mbps.

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