Cheddleton vs Madeley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Madeley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Cheddleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cheddleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cheddleton
£269,053
Madeley
£223,536
Crime Rate
Cheddleton
55.3
Madeley
69.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheddleton
100.0%
Madeley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheddleton
364.7
Madeley
235.8
EPC Rating
Cheddleton
67.2
Madeley
69.8
Median Income
Cheddleton
£29,976
Madeley
£30,424
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £223,536, Madeley undercuts Cheddleton (£269,053) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cheddleton is a terraced at £152,375, while in Madeley it is a flat at £88,773.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 87% pricier in Cheddleton (£165,600 vs £88,773).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheddleton prices grew faster — 37% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCheddleton has a crime rate of 55.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26% lower than Madeley at 69.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cheddleton 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 MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Cheddleton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Madeley, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cheddleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Cheddleton | Madeley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cheddleton averages 364.7 Mbps – ahead of Madeley's 235.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Cheddleton and 93.8% in Madeley. Gigabit availability stands at 70.5% in Cheddleton and 38% in Madeley.
Cheddleton is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (365 vs 236 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Madeley, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 67.2 (band C) in Cheddleton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,457 in Cheddleton and £1,300 in Madeley. 50.5% of homes in Cheddleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Madeley.
Madeley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,424 in Madeley and £29,976 in Cheddleton. The median age is 48.6 in Cheddleton and 46.4 in Madeley. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Cheddleton and 56.4% in Madeley. Owner-occupancy is 78.2% in Cheddleton versus 69.4% in Madeley. Cheddleton has a population of 3,546 and Madeley has 3,293.
| Indicator | Cheddleton | Madeley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,546 | 3,293 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,976 | £30,424 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 78.2% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 32.7% |
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