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Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Drighlington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricBarugh Green and RedbrookDrighlington
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBarugh Green and RedbrookDrighlington
Population7,5455,280
Median Age43.240.3
Median Household Income£29,779.5£29,345.7
Employment Rate56.6%54.7%
Owner Occupied62.5%61.4%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%30.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barugh Green And Redbrook and Drighlington?
Barugh Green And Redbrook and Drighlington are approximately 14.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barugh Green And Redbrook or Drighlington?
Barugh Green And Redbrook is cheaper, with an average house price of £255,492.
Is Barugh Green And Redbrook or Drighlington 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 Drighlington?
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 Drighlington?
Drighlington has faster average broadband at 490.6 Mbps.

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