Want to compare two towns side by side?

Compare

Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Featherstone (Wakefield)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.

Share this comparisonWhatsAppXFacebookEmail

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

At £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%.

Barugh 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.

Of 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.

MetricBarugh Green and RedbrookFeatherstone (Wakefield)
Total Schools27
Primary25
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%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).

IndicatorBarugh Green and RedbrookFeatherstone (Wakefield)
Population7,54511,327
Median Age43.242.9
Median Household Income£29,779.5£29,087
Employment Rate56.6%57.3%
Owner Occupied62.5%62.6%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%24.3%

Location

Loading map...

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barugh Green And Redbrook and Featherstone (wakefield)?
Barugh Green And Redbrook and Featherstone (wakefield) are approximately 10.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barugh Green And Redbrook or Featherstone (wakefield)?
Featherstone (wakefield) is cheaper, with an average house price of £195,568.
Is Barugh Green And Redbrook or Featherstone (wakefield) 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 Featherstone (wakefield)?
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 Featherstone (wakefield)?
Featherstone (wakefield) has faster average broadband at 430.3 Mbps.

Keep exploring

Related comparisons