Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Featherstone (Wakefield)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Featherstone (wakefield) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% 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
Featherstone (Wakefield)
£195,568
Crime Rate
Barugh Green and Redbrook
94.8
Featherstone (Wakefield)
108.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barugh Green and Redbrook
100.0%
Featherstone (Wakefield)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Barugh Green and Redbrook
418.4
Featherstone (Wakefield)
430.3
EPC Rating
Barugh Green and Redbrook
70.3
Featherstone (Wakefield)
70.4
Median Income
Barugh Green and Redbrook
£29,780
Featherstone (Wakefield)
£29,087
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £195,568, Featherstone (wakefield) undercuts Barugh Green And Redbrook (£255,492) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barugh Green And Redbrook is a terraced at £159,231, while in Featherstone (wakefield) it is a flat at £58,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Barugh Green And Redbrook (£356,339 vs £293,809).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barugh Green And Redbrook prices grew faster — 60% vs 49%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBarugh Green And Redbrook has a crime rate of 94.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Featherstone (wakefield) at 108.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barugh Green And Redbrook is violent-crime, while in Featherstone (wakefield) 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 HumberOf the 2 schools in Barugh Green And Redbrook, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Featherstone (wakefield), which has 7 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Barugh Green and Redbrook School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Featherstone (Wakefield) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Featherstone (Wakefield) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Featherstone (wakefield) averages 430.3 Mbps – ahead of Barugh Green And Redbrook's 418.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 97% in Featherstone (wakefield). Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 83.7% in Featherstone (wakefield).
Featherstone (wakefield) is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (430 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Featherstone (wakefield) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Barugh Green And Redbrook averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £1,126 in Featherstone (wakefield). 60.8% of homes in Barugh Green And Redbrook have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Featherstone (wakefield).
Featherstone (wakefield) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% 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 £29,087 in Featherstone (wakefield). The median age is 43.2 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 42.9 in Featherstone (wakefield). Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook versus 62.6% in Featherstone (wakefield). Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 57.3% in Featherstone (wakefield).
| Indicator | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Featherstone (Wakefield) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,545 | 11,327 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,779.5 | £29,087 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 62.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 24.3% |
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