Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) vs Madeley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe 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 & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsCheadle (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.
| Metric | Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) | Madeley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) | Madeley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,403 | 3,293 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,124.3 | £30,424 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.7% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 32.7% |
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