Town Pop. 16,944

Living in Biddulph: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Biddulph is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 65/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Biddulph places 2nd of 3 in the CW12 postcode district. That puts Biddulph in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CW12 postcode district.

55
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Biddulph scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 595 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 277 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 131 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 108 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 65 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 185 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Meadows Way 56 crimes
  2. 2 Cross Street 48 crimes
  3. 3 Crossfield Avenue 46 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 22
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
54
8 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Outstanding5Good1Ungraded
  • Knypersley First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Oxhey First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Biddulph High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • James Bateman Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kingsfield First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Squirrel Hayes First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Woodhouse AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Our Lady of Grace Catholic AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital6.3 mi
Leighton Hospital11.8 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital18 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,463 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
65
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Staffordshire Moorlands
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 413 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired30%Student2.7%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.4%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary32.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.8%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership77.4%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Staffordshire Moorlands · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,818
C £2,078
D £2,338
E £2,858
F £3,377
G £3,897
H £4,676
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
53
Congleton 3.1 mi
Kidsgrove 3.6 mi
Longport 5.4 mi
J16 M6 7.4 mi
J17 M6 7.6 mi
J16 M6 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Ample 12
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 27
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £215,000 125
Detached £295,000 49
Semi-detached £190,000 52
Terraced £153,000 24
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£115k £182k £250k £316k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Biddulph Moor 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel 62 1.9 mi away ⇄
The Bank 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Brown Edge 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Scholar Green 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kidsgrove 59 3.5 mi away ⇄
Endon 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Congleton 58 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rudyard 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Talke and Talke Pits 57 4.7 mi away ⇄
Rode Heath 56 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Biddulph a nice place to live?

Biddulph is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Biddulph is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Biddulph?

Biddulph has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 1,361 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Biddulph?

Among the top-rated schools in Biddulph are Knypersley First School and Oxhey First School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Biddulph in total.

What are house prices like in Biddulph?

The current median house price in Biddulph is £215,000, around 25% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £295,000, semi-detached £190,000, terraced £153,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 27%. There were 125 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Biddulph in context

See where Biddulph ranks among the best places to live in Staffordshire

Postcode districts in Biddulph

CW12 53 ⇄
ST8 52 ⇄

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