Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) vs Kidsgrove
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCheadle (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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) | Kidsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 8 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) | Kidsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,403 | 15,598 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,124.3 | £29,658.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.7% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 29% |
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