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Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Ossett

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Ossett is about 10% cheaper on average. 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

Ossett

£232,194

Crime Rate

Barugh Green and Redbrook

94.8

Ossett

108.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barugh Green and Redbrook

100.0%

Ossett

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barugh Green and Redbrook

418.4

Ossett

476.2

EPC Rating

Barugh Green and Redbrook

70.3

Ossett

69.4

Median Income

Barugh Green and Redbrook

£29,780

Ossett

£29,073

Buyers will find Ossett more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £232,194 versus £255,492 in Barugh Green And Redbrook. The most affordable entry point in Barugh Green And Redbrook is a terraced at £159,231, while in Ossett it is a flat at £135,521.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Ossett (£177,592 vs £159,231).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barugh Green And Redbrook prices grew faster — 60% vs 46%.

Crime is lower in Barugh Green And Redbrook (94.8 per 1,000) compared to Ossett (108.4 per 1,000), a 14% difference. The most common crime category in Barugh Green And Redbrook is violent-crime, while in Ossett it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Barugh Green And Redbrook: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Ossett.

Barugh Green and Redbrook School Inspection Breakdown

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

Ossett School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarugh Green and RedbrookOssett
Total Schools210
Primary29
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Ossett enjoy 476.2 Mbps on average, while Barugh Green And Redbrook lags behind at 418.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 98.7% in Ossett. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 94.4% in Ossett.

Ossett is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (476 vs 418 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Barugh Green And Redbrook is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Ossett's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £1,174 in Ossett. 60.8% of homes in Barugh Green And Redbrook have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Ossett.

Barugh Green And Redbrook has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Barugh Green And Redbrook has a population of 7,545 while Ossett has 21,854. Median household income is £29,779.5 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £29,072.5 in Ossett. The median age is 43.2 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 42.3 in Ossett. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 56.1% in Ossett.

IndicatorBarugh Green and RedbrookOssett
Population7,54521,854
Median Age43.242.3
Median Household Income£29,779.5£29,072.5
Employment Rate56.6%56.1%
Owner Occupied62.5%64%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%27.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barugh Green And Redbrook and Ossett?
Barugh Green And Redbrook and Ossett are approximately 8.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barugh Green And Redbrook or Ossett?
Ossett is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,194.
Is Barugh Green And Redbrook or Ossett 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 Ossett?
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 Ossett?
Ossett has faster average broadband at 476.2 Mbps.

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