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Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Birdwell

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Barugh 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.

Of 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.

MetricBarugh Green and RedbrookBirdwell
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBarugh Green and RedbrookBirdwell
Population7,5453,363
Median Age43.243.5
Median Household Income£29,779.5£30,472
Employment Rate56.6%55.9%
Owner Occupied62.5%62.3%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%23.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barugh Green And Redbrook and Birdwell?
Barugh Green And Redbrook and Birdwell are approximately 4.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barugh Green And Redbrook or Birdwell?
Birdwell is cheaper, with an average house price of £210,808.
Is Barugh Green And Redbrook or Birdwell safer?
Barugh Green And Redbrook has the lower crime rate at 94.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barugh Green And Redbrook or Birdwell?
Barugh Green And Redbrook has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barugh Green And Redbrook or Birdwell?
Birdwell has faster average broadband at 421.9 Mbps.

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