Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Birdwell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Birdwell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. Barugh Green And Redbrook has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barugh Green And Redbrook edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barugh Green and Redbrook
£255,492
Birdwell
£210,808
Crime Rate
Barugh Green and Redbrook
94.8
Birdwell
94.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barugh Green and Redbrook
100.0%
Birdwell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barugh Green and Redbrook
418.4
Birdwell
421.9
EPC Rating
Barugh Green and Redbrook
70.3
Birdwell
70.2
Median Income
Barugh Green and Redbrook
£29,780
Birdwell
£30,472
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £210,808, Birdwell undercuts Barugh Green And Redbrook (£255,492) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barugh Green And Redbrook is a terraced at £159,231, while in Birdwell it is a flat at £115,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Barugh Green And Redbrook (£356,339 vs £326,997).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birdwell prices grew faster — 66% vs 60%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBarugh Green And Redbrook has a crime rate of 94.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Birdwell at 94.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barugh Green And Redbrook is violent-crime, while in Birdwell 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 2 schools in Barugh Green And Redbrook, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Birdwell, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barugh Green and Redbrook School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Birdwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Birdwell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Birdwell averages 421.9 Mbps – ahead of Barugh Green And Redbrook's 418.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 97.2% in Birdwell. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 80.2% in Birdwell.
Birdwell is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (422 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barugh Green And Redbrook, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Birdwell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £1,134 in Birdwell. 60.8% of homes in Barugh Green And Redbrook have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Birdwell.
Barugh Green And Redbrook has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,472 in Birdwell and £29,779.5 in Barugh Green And Redbrook. The median age is 43.2 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 43.5 in Birdwell. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 55.9% in Birdwell. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook versus 62.3% in Birdwell. Barugh Green And Redbrook has a population of 7,545 and Birdwell has 3,363.
| Indicator | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Birdwell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,545 | 3,363 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,779.5 | £30,472 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 62.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 23.4% |
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