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Bredbury and Woodley vs Cheadle Hulme

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bredbury And Woodley wins on house prices with a 38% gap. Cheadle Hulme has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bredbury And Woodley edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bredbury and Woodley

£255,764

Cheadle Hulme

£415,449

Crime Rate

Bredbury and Woodley

75.1

Cheadle Hulme

75.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bredbury and Woodley

100.0%

Cheadle Hulme

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bredbury and Woodley

435.6

Cheadle Hulme

468.1

EPC Rating

Bredbury and Woodley

70.8

Cheadle Hulme

70.8

Median Income

Bredbury and Woodley

£31,619

Cheadle Hulme

£31,619

At £255,764, Bredbury And Woodley undercuts Cheadle Hulme (£415,449) by around 38% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bredbury And Woodley is a flat at £123,427, while in Cheadle Hulme it is a flat at £178,880.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 39% pricier in Cheadle Hulme (£425,890 vs £258,873).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bredbury And Woodley prices grew faster — 72% vs -10%.

Residents of Cheadle Hulme experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75 per 1,000 versus 75.1 per 1,000 in Bredbury And Woodley. The most common crime category in Bredbury And Woodley is violent-crime, while in Cheadle Hulme it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 4 schools in Bredbury And Woodley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cheadle Hulme, which has 12 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bredbury and Woodley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Cheadle Hulme School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBredbury and WoodleyCheadle Hulme
Total Schools412
Primary49
Secondary03
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Cheadle Hulme averages 468.1 Mbps – ahead of Bredbury And Woodley's 435.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Bredbury And Woodley and 98% in Cheadle Hulme. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Bredbury And Woodley and 92.6% in Cheadle Hulme.

Cheadle Hulme is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (468 vs 436 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bredbury And Woodley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Cheadle Hulme averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bredbury And Woodley and £1,191 in Cheadle Hulme. 62.7% of homes in Bredbury And Woodley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Cheadle Hulme.

Bredbury And Woodley has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,619 in Bredbury And Woodley and £31,619 in Cheadle Hulme. The median age is 45.2 in Bredbury And Woodley and 45.2 in Cheadle Hulme. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Bredbury And Woodley versus 71.5% in Cheadle Hulme. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bredbury And Woodley and 58.5% in Cheadle Hulme.

IndicatorBredbury and WoodleyCheadle Hulme
Population17,04424,782
Median Age45.245.2
Median Household Income£31,619£31,619
Employment Rate58.5%58.5%
Owner Occupied71.5%71.5%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%37.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bredbury And Woodley and Cheadle Hulme?
Bredbury And Woodley and Cheadle Hulme are approximately 4.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bredbury And Woodley or Cheadle Hulme?
Bredbury And Woodley is cheaper, with an average house price of £255,764.
Is Bredbury And Woodley or Cheadle Hulme safer?
Cheadle Hulme has the lower crime rate at 75 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bredbury And Woodley or Cheadle Hulme?
Bredbury And Woodley has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bredbury And Woodley or Cheadle Hulme?
Cheadle Hulme has faster average broadband at 468.1 Mbps.

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