Bignall End vs Willaston (Cheshire East)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bignall End offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. Willaston (cheshire East) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bignall End edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bignall End
£235,056
Willaston (Cheshire East)
£331,561
Crime Rate
Bignall End
68.8
Willaston (Cheshire East)
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bignall End
100.0%
Willaston (Cheshire East)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bignall End
338.6
Willaston (Cheshire East)
351.7
EPC Rating
Bignall End
69.6
Willaston (Cheshire East)
70.9
Median Income
Bignall End
£29,659
Willaston (Cheshire East)
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Bignall End is £235,056, which is 29% less than Willaston (cheshire East) at £331,561. The most affordable entry point in Bignall End is a terraced at £152,164, while in Willaston (cheshire East) it is a flat at £157,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Willaston (cheshire East) (£211,547 vs £152,164).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bignall End prices grew faster — 59% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 59.7 offences per 1,000 people, Willaston (cheshire East) is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Bignall End's 68.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bignall End is violent-crime, while in Willaston (cheshire East) 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 MidlandsBignall End has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Willaston (cheshire East). Bignall End has 2 schools in total, while Willaston (cheshire East) has 1.
Bignall End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Willaston (Cheshire East) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bignall End | Willaston (Cheshire East) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Willaston (cheshire East) offers faster average downloads at 351.7 Mbps, compared to 338.6 Mbps in Bignall End. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Bignall End and 90.8% in Willaston (cheshire East). Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Bignall End and 65.9% in Willaston (cheshire East).
Willaston (cheshire East) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (352 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Willaston (cheshire East) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Bignall End. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Bignall End and £1,250 in Willaston (cheshire East). 59.5% of homes in Bignall End have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Willaston (cheshire East).
Willaston (cheshire East) 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 Willaston (cheshire East) and £29,658.5 in Bignall End. The median age is 45.2 in Bignall End and 46.1 in Willaston (cheshire East). Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Bignall End and 58.4% in Willaston (cheshire East). Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bignall End versus 71.9% in Willaston (cheshire East).
| Indicator | Bignall End | Willaston (Cheshire East) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,184 | 3,653 |
| 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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