Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) vs Eccleshall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 36% lower. Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
£232,024
Eccleshall
£364,833
Crime Rate
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
55.6
Eccleshall
61.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
100.0%
Eccleshall
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
218.9
Eccleshall
123.5
EPC Rating
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
70.5
Eccleshall
71.1
Median Income
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
£32,124
Eccleshall
£32,530
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £232,024, Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) undercuts Eccleshall (£364,833) by around 36% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) is a flat at £100,524, while in Eccleshall it is a flat at £129,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Eccleshall (£249,750 vs £156,538).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eccleshall prices grew faster — 48% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) has a crime rate of 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% lower than Eccleshall at 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) is violent-crime, while in Eccleshall 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 MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and Eccleshall. Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) has 5 schools and Eccleshall has 1 schools.
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eccleshall School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) | Eccleshall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) averages 218.9 Mbps – ahead of Eccleshall's 123.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.1% of premises in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and 77.6% in Eccleshall. Gigabit availability stands at 36.1% in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and 13.8% in Eccleshall.
Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) is the faster of the two by 77% on average download speed (219 vs 124 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Eccleshall, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,242 in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and £1,211 in Eccleshall. 62.1% of homes in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Eccleshall.
Eccleshall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,529.5 in Eccleshall and £32,124.3 in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands). The median age is 45.9 in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and 45.7 in Eccleshall. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and 56.4% in Eccleshall. Owner-occupancy is 71.7% in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) versus 68.8% in Eccleshall. Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) has a population of 11,403 and Eccleshall has 3,229.
| Indicator | Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) | Eccleshall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,403 | 3,229 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £32,124.3 | £32,529.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 31.6% |
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