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Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) vs Kidsgrove

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Kidsgrove is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

£232,024

Kidsgrove

£185,927

Crime Rate

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

55.6

Kidsgrove

68.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

100.0%

Kidsgrove

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

218.9

Kidsgrove

338.6

EPC Rating

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

70.5

Kidsgrove

69.6

Median Income

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

£32,124

Kidsgrove

£29,659

At £185,927, Kidsgrove undercuts Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) (£232,024) by around 25% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) is a flat at £100,524, while in Kidsgrove it is a terraced at £147,625.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 40% pricier in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) (£225,734 vs £161,396).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Kidsgrove prices grew faster — 39% vs 26%.

Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) has a crime rate of 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24% lower than Kidsgrove at 68.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) is violent-crime, while in Kidsgrove it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 5 schools in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kidsgrove, which has 8 schools, the figure is 100%.

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Kidsgrove School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)Kidsgrove
Total Schools58
Primary36
Secondary22
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Kidsgrove averages 338.6 Mbps – ahead of Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands)'s 218.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.1% of premises in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and 93.8% in Kidsgrove. Gigabit availability stands at 36.1% in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and 60.9% in Kidsgrove.

Kidsgrove is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (339 vs 219 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands), scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Kidsgrove. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,242 in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and £1,258 in Kidsgrove. 62.1% of homes in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Kidsgrove.

Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,124.3 in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and £29,658.5 in Kidsgrove. The median age is 45.9 in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and 45.2 in Kidsgrove. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and 55.9% in Kidsgrove. Owner-occupancy is 71.7% in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) versus 68.6% in Kidsgrove. Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) has a population of 11,403 and Kidsgrove has 15,598.

IndicatorCheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)Kidsgrove
Population11,40315,598
Median Age45.945.2
Median Household Income£32,124.3£29,658.5
Employment Rate57.5%55.9%
Owner Occupied71.7%68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified30.7%29%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and Kidsgrove?
Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and Kidsgrove are approximately 12.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) or Kidsgrove?
Kidsgrove is cheaper, with an average house price of £185,927.
Is Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) or Kidsgrove safer?
Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) has the lower crime rate at 55.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) or Kidsgrove?
Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) or Kidsgrove?
Kidsgrove has faster average broadband at 338.6 Mbps.

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