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Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Shepley and Shelley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Shepley 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.

Families 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.

MetricBarugh Green and RedbrookShepley and Shelley
Total Schools22
Primary22
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBarugh Green and RedbrookShepley and Shelley
Population7,5455,211
Median Age43.242.6
Median Household Income£29,779.5£29,765
Employment Rate56.6%55.4%
Owner Occupied62.5%63.9%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%26.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barugh Green And Redbrook and Shepley And Shelley?
Barugh Green And Redbrook and Shepley And Shelley are approximately 7.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barugh Green And Redbrook or Shepley And Shelley?
Barugh Green And Redbrook is cheaper, with an average house price of £255,492.
Is Barugh Green And Redbrook or Shepley And Shelley safer?
Shepley And Shelley has the lower crime rate at 89 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barugh Green And Redbrook or Shepley And Shelley?
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 Shepley And Shelley?
Shepley And Shelley has faster average broadband at 445.2 Mbps.

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