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Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Bolton upon Dearne

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Barugh 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.

Families 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.

MetricBarugh Green and RedbrookBolton upon Dearne
Total Schools23
Primary23
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBarugh Green and RedbrookBolton upon Dearne
Population7,5457,440
Median Age43.243.4
Median Household Income£29,779.5£29,218.5
Employment Rate56.6%55.2%
Owner Occupied62.5%63%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%23.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barugh Green And Redbrook and Bolton Upon Dearne?
Barugh Green And Redbrook and Bolton Upon Dearne are approximately 8.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barugh Green And Redbrook or Bolton Upon Dearne?
Bolton Upon Dearne is cheaper, with an average house price of £129,870.
Is Barugh Green And Redbrook or Bolton Upon Dearne 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 Bolton Upon Dearne?
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 Bolton Upon Dearne?
Bolton Upon Dearne has faster average broadband at 440.5 Mbps.

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