Area guide · South Yorkshire

Living in Birdwell

A snapshot of life in Birdwell, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Birdwell is a village in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 3,363. The average house price is £210,808 and the overall crime rate is 94.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Birdwell ranks

Affordability
#56 of 214 cheapest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Safety
#118 of 221 safest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Schools
#149 of 213 for school inspection ratings in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Population

3,363

Avg House Price

£210,808

Crime Rate

94.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

422 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,472

Median Age

43.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Birdwell's detached homes (£326,997) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£115,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Birdwell prices have risen 66% over the last 9 years (£127,187 → £210,808).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£326,997	£345,000	15
Semi-Detached	£214,885	£222,000	29
Terraced	£149,162	£145,000	27
Flat	£115,000	£115,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Birdwell is 94.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Birdwell: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Birdwell Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Birdwell averages 422 Mbps — 322% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Birdwell homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.2
% Rated C or Above	58.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,134

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,363
Median Age	43.5
Median Household Income	£30,472
Employment Rate	55.9%
Owner Occupied	62.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	23.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Birdwell?

The average house price in Birdwell is £210,808 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Birdwell?

The most affordable entry point in Birdwell is a flat, with an average price of £115,000.

Is Birdwell a safe place to live?

Birdwell has a recorded crime rate of 94.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Birdwell?

Birdwell has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Birdwell?

Average broadband download speeds in Birdwell are around 422 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.2% of premises.

How big is Birdwell?

Birdwell is a settlement in South Yorkshire with a population of approximately 3,363.

Most compared with

How does Birdwell stack up against its neighbours?

Ackworth Moor Top

Birdwell

House price: £195,568 · £210,808
Crime rate: 108 · 94.9
Distance: 10.9 mi

Adwick le Street

Birdwell

House price: £225,351 · £210,808
Crime rate: 116.6 · 94.9
Distance: 12.7 mi

Barnsley

Birdwell

House price: £199,362 · £210,808
Crime rate: 94.8 · 94.9
Distance: 3.4 mi

Barugh Green and Redbrook

Birdwell

House price: £255,492 · £210,808
Crime rate: 94.8 · 94.9
Distance: 4.3 mi

Bentley (Doncaster)

Birdwell

House price: £263,762 · £210,808
Crime rate: 116.4 · 94.9
Distance: 13.8 mi

Birdwell

Bolton upon Dearne

House price: £210,808 · £129,870
Crime rate: 94.9 · 95
Distance: 6.6 mi

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