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Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) vs Madeley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Madeley is about 4% cheaper on average. 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

Madeley

£223,536

Crime Rate

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

55.6

Madeley

69.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

100.0%

Madeley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

218.9

Madeley

235.8

EPC Rating

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

70.5

Madeley

69.8

Median Income

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

£32,124

Madeley

£30,424

The average house price in Madeley is £223,536, which is 4% less than Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) at £232,024. The most affordable entry point in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) is a flat at £100,524, while in Madeley it is a flat at £88,773.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) (£225,734 vs £188,354).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Madeley prices grew faster — 36% vs 26%.

Crime is lower in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) (55.6 per 1,000) compared to Madeley (69.5 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) is violent-crime, while in Madeley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Madeley. Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) has 5 schools in total, while Madeley has 3.

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Madeley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)Madeley
Total Schools53
Primary32
Secondary21
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Madeley offers faster average downloads at 235.8 Mbps, compared to 218.9 Mbps in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.1% of premises in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and 93.8% in Madeley. Gigabit availability stands at 36.1% in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and 38% in Madeley.

Madeley is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (236 vs 219 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Madeley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,242 in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and £1,300 in Madeley. 62.1% of homes in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Madeley.

Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,124.3 in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and £30,424 in Madeley. The median age is 45.9 in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and 46.4 in Madeley. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and 56.4% in Madeley. Owner-occupancy is 71.7% in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) versus 69.4% in Madeley.

IndicatorCheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)Madeley
Population11,4033,293
Median Age45.946.4
Median Household Income£32,124.3£30,424
Employment Rate57.5%56.4%
Owner Occupied71.7%69.4%
Degree-Level Qualified30.7%32.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and Madeley?
Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and Madeley are approximately 14.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) or Madeley?
Madeley is cheaper, with an average house price of £223,536.
Is Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) or Madeley safer?
Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) has the lower crime rate at 55.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) or Madeley?
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 Madeley?
Madeley has faster average broadband at 235.8 Mbps.

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