Bredbury and Woodley vs Cheadle Hulme
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf 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.
| Metric | Bredbury and Woodley | Cheadle Hulme |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 12 |
| Primary | 4 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bredbury and Woodley | Cheadle Hulme |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,044 | 24,782 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,619 | £31,619 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.6% |
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