Adwick le Street vs Barugh Green and Redbrook
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Adwick Le Street wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Barugh Green And Redbrook has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Adwick Le Street edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Adwick le Street
£225,351
Barugh Green and Redbrook
£255,492
Crime Rate
Adwick le Street
116.6
Barugh Green and Redbrook
94.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adwick le Street
100.0%
Barugh Green and Redbrook
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adwick le Street
356.2
Barugh Green and Redbrook
418.4
EPC Rating
Adwick le Street
70.4
Barugh Green and Redbrook
70.3
Median Income
Adwick le Street
£29,931
Barugh Green and Redbrook
£29,780
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £225,351, Adwick Le Street undercuts Barugh Green And Redbrook (£255,492) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Barugh Green And Redbrook it is a terraced at £159,231.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Barugh Green And Redbrook (£356,339 vs £249,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barugh Green And Redbrook prices grew faster — 60% vs -65%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Barugh Green And Redbrook experience less crime overall, with a rate of 94.8 per 1,000 versus 116.6 per 1,000 in Adwick Le Street. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Barugh Green And Redbrook 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 Yorkshire and the HumberOf the 7 schools in Adwick Le Street, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Barugh Green And Redbrook, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Barugh Green and Redbrook School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adwick le Street | Barugh Green and Redbrook |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barugh Green And Redbrook averages 418.4 Mbps – ahead of Adwick Le Street's 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 97.8% in Barugh Green And Redbrook. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 80.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook.
Barugh Green And Redbrook is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (418 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Adwick Le Street leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Barugh Green And Redbrook averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,130 in Barugh Green And Redbrook. 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Barugh Green And Redbrook.
Barugh Green And Redbrook has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,931.4 in Adwick Le Street and £29,779.5 in Barugh Green And Redbrook. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 43.2 in Barugh Green And Redbrook. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 62.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 56.6% in Barugh Green And Redbrook.
| Indicator | Adwick le Street | Barugh Green and Redbrook |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,326 | 7,545 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,779.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 23.9% |
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