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Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Huddersfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Huddersfield wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Huddersfield 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

Huddersfield

£219,372

Crime Rate

Barugh Green and Redbrook

94.8

Huddersfield

89.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barugh Green and Redbrook

100.0%

Huddersfield

91.2%

Avg Download Speed

Barugh Green and Redbrook

418.4

Huddersfield

406

EPC Rating

Barugh Green and Redbrook

70.3

Huddersfield

68.5

Median Income

Barugh Green and Redbrook

£29,780

Huddersfield

£29,058

Property in Barugh Green And Redbrook commands an average of £255,492, compared with £219,372 in Huddersfield – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Barugh Green And Redbrook is a terraced at £159,231, while in Huddersfield it is a flat at £126,515.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 10% pricier in Huddersfield (£397,648 vs £356,339).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barugh Green And Redbrook prices grew faster — 60% vs 39%.

Residents of Huddersfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.2 per 1,000 versus 94.8 per 1,000 in Barugh Green And Redbrook. The most common crime category in Barugh Green And Redbrook is violent-crime, while in Huddersfield 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 91.2% in Huddersfield. There are 2 schools in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 43 in Huddersfield.

Barugh Green and Redbrook School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Huddersfield School Inspection Breakdown

91.2% of 43 schools (35 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarugh Green and RedbrookHuddersfield
Total Schools243
Primary235
Secondary08
% Top two bands100%91.2%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 418.4 Mbps in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 406.0 Mbps in Huddersfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 95.2% in Huddersfield. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 78% in Huddersfield.

Barugh Green And Redbrook is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (418 vs 406 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Barugh Green And Redbrook leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Huddersfield averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £1,223 in Huddersfield. 60.8% of homes in Barugh Green And Redbrook have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.4% in Huddersfield.

Barugh Green And Redbrook has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 53.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,779.5 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £29,058 in Huddersfield. The median age is 43.2 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 41.7 in Huddersfield. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook versus 65.5% in Huddersfield. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 54.9% in Huddersfield.

IndicatorBarugh Green and RedbrookHuddersfield
Population7,545140,930
Median Age43.241.7
Median Household Income£29,779.5£29,058
Employment Rate56.6%54.9%
Owner Occupied62.5%65.5%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%29.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barugh Green And Redbrook and Huddersfield?
Barugh Green And Redbrook and Huddersfield are approximately 12.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barugh Green And Redbrook or Huddersfield?
Huddersfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £219,372.
Is Barugh Green And Redbrook or Huddersfield safer?
Huddersfield has the lower crime rate at 89.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barugh Green And Redbrook or Huddersfield?
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 Huddersfield?
Barugh Green And Redbrook has faster average broadband at 418.4 Mbps.

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