Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Shepley and Shelley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Barugh Green And Redbrook is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. Shepley And Shelley 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
Shepley and Shelley
£321,808
Crime Rate
Barugh Green and Redbrook
94.8
Shepley and Shelley
89.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barugh Green and Redbrook
100.0%
Shepley and Shelley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barugh Green and Redbrook
418.4
Shepley and Shelley
445.2
EPC Rating
Barugh Green and Redbrook
70.3
Shepley and Shelley
69.4
Median Income
Barugh Green and Redbrook
£29,780
Shepley and Shelley
£29,765
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Shepley And Shelley commands an average of £321,808, compared with £255,492 in Barugh Green And Redbrook – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Barugh Green And Redbrook is a terraced at £159,231, while in Shepley And Shelley it is a terraced at £226,324.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Shepley And Shelley (£226,324 vs £159,231).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barugh Green And Redbrook prices grew faster — 60% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberShepley And Shelley has a crime rate of 89 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Barugh Green And Redbrook at 94.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barugh Green And Redbrook is violent-crime, while in Shepley And Shelley 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 100% in Shepley And Shelley. There are 2 schools in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 2 in Shepley And Shelley.
Barugh Green and Redbrook School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shepley and Shelley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Shepley and Shelley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.2 Mbps in Shepley And Shelley and 418.4 Mbps in Barugh Green And Redbrook. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 96.5% in Shepley And Shelley. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 87.5% in Shepley And Shelley.
Shepley And Shelley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (445 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barugh Green And Redbrook, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Shepley And Shelley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £1,178 in Shepley And Shelley. 60.8% of homes in Barugh Green And Redbrook have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.2% in Shepley And Shelley.
Barugh Green And Redbrook has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,779.5 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £29,765 in Shepley And Shelley. The median age is 43.2 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 42.6 in Shepley And Shelley. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 55.4% in Shepley And Shelley. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook versus 63.9% in Shepley And Shelley. Barugh Green And Redbrook has a population of 7,545 and Shepley And Shelley has 5,211.
| Indicator | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Shepley and Shelley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,545 | 5,211 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,779.5 | £29,765 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 26.6% |
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