Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Deepcar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Deepcar is about 5% 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
Deepcar
£243,638
Crime Rate
Barugh Green and Redbrook
94.8
Deepcar
97.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barugh Green and Redbrook
100.0%
Deepcar
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barugh Green and Redbrook
418.4
Deepcar
357.1
EPC Rating
Barugh Green and Redbrook
70.3
Deepcar
70
Median Income
Barugh Green and Redbrook
£29,780
Deepcar
£30,329
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Deepcar more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £243,638 versus £255,492 in Barugh Green And Redbrook. The most affordable entry point in Barugh Green And Redbrook is a terraced at £159,231, while in Deepcar it is a flat at £102,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Deepcar (£409,927 vs £356,339).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Deepcar prices grew faster — 61% vs 60%.
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 Deepcar's 97.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barugh Green And Redbrook is violent-crime, while in Deepcar 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 HumberSchool quality favours Barugh Green And Redbrook: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Deepcar.
Barugh Green and Redbrook School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Deepcar School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Deepcar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barugh Green And Redbrook enjoy 418.4 Mbps on average, while Deepcar lags behind at 357.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 92.6% in Deepcar. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 67% in Deepcar.
Barugh Green And Redbrook is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (418 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barugh Green And Redbrook is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Deepcar's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £1,097 in Deepcar. 60.8% of homes in Barugh Green And Redbrook have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Deepcar.
Barugh Green And Redbrook has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barugh Green And Redbrook has a population of 7,545 while Deepcar has 5,644. Median household income is £30,329 in Deepcar and £29,779.5 in Barugh Green And Redbrook. The median age is 43.2 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 42.3 in Deepcar. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 54.5% in Deepcar.
| Indicator | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Deepcar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,545 | 5,644 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,779.5 | £30,329 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 28.4% |
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