Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Drighlington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barugh Green And Redbrook wins on house prices with a 12% gap. 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
Drighlington
£290,841
Crime Rate
Barugh Green and Redbrook
94.8
Drighlington
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barugh Green and Redbrook
100.0%
Drighlington
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barugh Green and Redbrook
418.4
Drighlington
490.6
EPC Rating
Barugh Green and Redbrook
70.3
Drighlington
69.7
Median Income
Barugh Green and Redbrook
£29,780
Drighlington
£29,346
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Drighlington commands an average of £290,841, compared with £255,492 in Barugh Green And Redbrook – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Barugh Green And Redbrook is a terraced at £159,231, while in Drighlington it is a flat at £95,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 18% pricier in Drighlington (£268,594 vs £220,519).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Drighlington prices grew faster — 62% vs 60%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Barugh Green And Redbrook experience less crime overall, with a rate of 94.8 per 1,000 versus 116.1 per 1,000 in Drighlington. The most common crime category in Barugh Green And Redbrook is violent-crime, while in Drighlington 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 0% in Drighlington. There are 2 schools in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 1 in Drighlington.
Barugh Green and Redbrook School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Drighlington School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Drighlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 490.6 Mbps in Drighlington and 418.4 Mbps in Barugh Green And Redbrook. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 98.6% in Drighlington. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 98% in Drighlington.
Drighlington is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (491 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barugh Green And Redbrook, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 69.7 (band C) in Drighlington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £1,174 in Drighlington. 60.8% of homes in Barugh Green And Redbrook have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.3% in Drighlington.
Barugh Green And Redbrook has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,779.5 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £29,345.7 in Drighlington. The median age is 43.2 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 40.3 in Drighlington. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 54.7% in Drighlington. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook versus 61.4% in Drighlington. Barugh Green And Redbrook has a population of 7,545 and Drighlington has 5,280.
| Indicator | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Drighlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,545 | 5,280 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 40.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,779.5 | £29,345.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 30.7% |
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