Bignall End vs Talke and Talke Pits
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £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%.
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 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Bignall End | Talke and Talke Pits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bignall End | Talke and Talke Pits |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,184 | 3,436 |
| 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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