Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Chapeltown and High Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chapeltown And High Green is about 10% cheaper on average. 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
Chapeltown and High Green
£232,951
Crime Rate
Barugh Green and Redbrook
94.8
Chapeltown and High Green
97.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barugh Green and Redbrook
100.0%
Chapeltown and High Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barugh Green and Redbrook
418.4
Chapeltown and High Green
353.5
EPC Rating
Barugh Green and Redbrook
70.3
Chapeltown and High Green
70.1
Median Income
Barugh Green and Redbrook
£29,780
Chapeltown and High Green
£29,541
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Chapeltown And High Green is £232,951, which is 10% less than Barugh Green And Redbrook at £255,492. The most affordable entry point in Barugh Green And Redbrook is a terraced at £159,231, while in Chapeltown And High Green it is a flat at £130,360.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Barugh Green And Redbrook (£356,339 vs £314,272).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barugh Green And Redbrook prices grew faster — 60% vs 52%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 94.8 offences per 1,000 people, Barugh Green And Redbrook is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Chapeltown And High Green's 97.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barugh Green And Redbrook is violent-crime, while in Chapeltown And High Green 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 HumberBarugh Green And Redbrook has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Chapeltown And High Green. Barugh Green And Redbrook has 2 schools in total, while Chapeltown And High Green has 8.
Barugh Green and Redbrook School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chapeltown and High Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (8 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Chapeltown and High Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barugh Green And Redbrook offers faster average downloads at 418.4 Mbps, compared to 353.5 Mbps in Chapeltown And High Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 96.4% in Chapeltown And High Green. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 65.6% in Chapeltown And High Green.
Barugh Green And Redbrook is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (418 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barugh Green And Redbrook are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Chapeltown And High Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £1,087 in Chapeltown And High Green. 60.8% of homes in Barugh Green And Redbrook have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Chapeltown And High Green.
Chapeltown And High Green has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 60.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,779.5 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £29,541 in Chapeltown And High Green. The median age is 43.2 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 42.6 in Chapeltown And High Green. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 54.5% in Chapeltown And High Green. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook versus 61.4% in Chapeltown And High Green.
| Indicator | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Chapeltown and High Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,545 | 22,187 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,779.5 | £29,541 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 26.6% |
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