Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Huddersfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Huddersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 43 |
| Primary | 2 | 35 |
| Secondary | 0 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Huddersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,545 | 140,930 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,779.5 | £29,058 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 29.9% |
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