Cheddleton vs Kidsgrove
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Kidsgrove offers lower property prices by roughly 45%. Cheddleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cheddleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cheddleton
£269,053
Kidsgrove
£185,927
Crime Rate
Cheddleton
55.3
Kidsgrove
68.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheddleton
100.0%
Kidsgrove
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheddleton
364.7
Kidsgrove
338.6
EPC Rating
Cheddleton
67.2
Kidsgrove
69.6
Median Income
Cheddleton
£29,976
Kidsgrove
£29,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Kidsgrove more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £185,927 versus £269,053 in Cheddleton. The most affordable entry point in Cheddleton is a terraced at £152,375, while in Kidsgrove it is a terraced at £147,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 42% pricier in Cheddleton (£228,862 vs £161,396).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kidsgrove prices grew faster — 39% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Cheddleton (55.3 per 1,000) compared to Kidsgrove (68.9 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Cheddleton 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Cheddleton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Kidsgrove.
Cheddleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Cheddleton | Kidsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cheddleton enjoy 364.7 Mbps on average, while Kidsgrove lags behind at 338.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Cheddleton and 93.8% in Kidsgrove. Gigabit availability stands at 70.5% in Cheddleton and 60.9% in Kidsgrove.
Cheddleton is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (365 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kidsgrove is band C (score 69.6), ahead of Cheddleton's band C (score 67.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,457 in Cheddleton and £1,258 in Kidsgrove. 50.5% of homes in Cheddleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Kidsgrove.
Kidsgrove has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 50.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cheddleton has a population of 3,546 while Kidsgrove has 15,598. Median household income is £29,976 in Cheddleton and £29,658.5 in Kidsgrove. The median age is 48.6 in Cheddleton and 45.2 in Kidsgrove. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Cheddleton and 55.9% in Kidsgrove.
| Indicator | Cheddleton | Kidsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,546 | 15,598 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,976 | £29,658.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 78.2% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 29% |
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