Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Bolton upon Dearne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Bolton Upon Dearne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 97% 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
Bolton upon Dearne
£129,870
Crime Rate
Barugh Green and Redbrook
94.8
Bolton upon Dearne
95.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barugh Green and Redbrook
100.0%
Bolton upon Dearne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barugh Green and Redbrook
418.4
Bolton upon Dearne
440.5
EPC Rating
Barugh Green and Redbrook
70.3
Bolton upon Dearne
70.2
Median Income
Barugh Green and Redbrook
£29,780
Bolton upon Dearne
£29,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Barugh Green And Redbrook commands an average of £255,492, compared with £129,870 in Bolton Upon Dearne – a difference of 97%. The most affordable entry point in Barugh Green And Redbrook is a terraced at £159,231, while in Bolton Upon Dearne it is a flat at £80,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 71% pricier in Barugh Green And Redbrook (£356,339 vs £208,906).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barugh Green And Redbrook prices grew faster — 60% vs 22%.
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 Bolton Upon Dearne at 95 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barugh Green And Redbrook is violent-crime, while in Bolton Upon Dearne 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Barugh Green And Redbrook, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bolton Upon Dearne. There are 2 schools in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 3 in Bolton Upon Dearne.
Barugh Green and Redbrook School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bolton upon Dearne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Bolton upon Dearne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 440.5 Mbps in Bolton Upon Dearne and 418.4 Mbps in Barugh Green And Redbrook. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 98% in Bolton Upon Dearne. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 85.4% in Bolton Upon Dearne.
Bolton Upon Dearne is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (441 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barugh Green And Redbrook leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Bolton Upon Dearne averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £1,100 in Bolton Upon Dearne. 60.8% of homes in Barugh Green And Redbrook have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Bolton Upon Dearne.
Barugh Green And Redbrook has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,779.5 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £29,218.5 in Bolton Upon Dearne. The median age is 43.2 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 43.4 in Bolton Upon Dearne. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook versus 63% in Bolton Upon Dearne. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 55.2% in Bolton Upon Dearne.
| Indicator | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Bolton upon Dearne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,545 | 7,440 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,779.5 | £29,218.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 23.2% |
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