Cheddleton vs Talke and Talke Pits
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Talke And Talke Pits offers lower property prices by roughly 46%. Cheddleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cheddleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cheddleton
£269,053
Talke and Talke Pits
£184,308
Crime Rate
Cheddleton
55.3
Talke and Talke Pits
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheddleton
100.0%
Talke and Talke Pits
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheddleton
364.7
Talke and Talke Pits
338.6
EPC Rating
Cheddleton
67.2
Talke and Talke Pits
69.6
Median Income
Cheddleton
£29,976
Talke and Talke Pits
£29,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Talke And Talke Pits is £184,308, which is 46% less than Cheddleton at £269,053. The most affordable entry point in Cheddleton is a terraced at £152,375, while in Talke And Talke Pits it is a flat at £110,196.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Cheddleton (£165,600 vs £110,196).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheddleton prices grew faster — 37% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 55.3 offences per 1,000 people, Cheddleton is the safer of the two – 25% lower than Talke And Talke Pits's 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cheddleton is violent-crime, while in Talke And Talke Pits 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 MidlandsCheddleton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Talke And Talke Pits. Cheddleton has 1 schools in total, while Talke And Talke Pits has 1.
Cheddleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Talke and Talke Pits School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheddleton | Talke and Talke Pits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cheddleton offers faster average downloads at 364.7 Mbps, compared to 338.6 Mbps in Talke And Talke Pits. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Cheddleton and 93.8% in Talke And Talke Pits. Gigabit availability stands at 70.5% in Cheddleton and 60.9% in Talke And Talke Pits.
Cheddleton is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (365 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Talke And Talke Pits are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.6 (band C) versus 67.2 (band C) in Cheddleton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,457 in Cheddleton and £1,258 in Talke And Talke Pits. 50.5% of homes in Cheddleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Talke And Talke Pits.
Talke And Talke Pits has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 50.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,976 in Cheddleton and £29,658.5 in Talke And Talke Pits. The median age is 48.6 in Cheddleton and 45.2 in Talke And Talke Pits. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Cheddleton and 55.9% in Talke And Talke Pits. Owner-occupancy is 78.2% in Cheddleton versus 68.6% in Talke And Talke Pits.
| Indicator | Cheddleton | Talke and Talke Pits |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,546 | 3,436 |
| 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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