Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Waverley and Catcliffe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Barugh Green And Redbrook is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. Waverley And Catcliffe 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
Waverley and Catcliffe
£278,628
Crime Rate
Barugh Green and Redbrook
94.8
Waverley and Catcliffe
91.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barugh Green and Redbrook
100.0%
Waverley and Catcliffe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barugh Green and Redbrook
418.4
Waverley and Catcliffe
459.6
EPC Rating
Barugh Green and Redbrook
70.3
Waverley and Catcliffe
70
Median Income
Barugh Green and Redbrook
£29,780
Waverley and Catcliffe
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £255,492, Barugh Green And Redbrook undercuts Waverley And Catcliffe (£278,628) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barugh Green And Redbrook is a terraced at £159,231, while in Waverley And Catcliffe it is a flat at £125,553.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Waverley And Catcliffe (£212,012 vs £159,231).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barugh Green And Redbrook prices grew faster — 60% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWaverley And Catcliffe has a crime rate of 91 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% 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 Waverley And Catcliffe 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 HumberOf the 2 schools in Barugh Green And Redbrook, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Waverley And Catcliffe, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barugh Green and Redbrook School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Waverley and Catcliffe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Waverley and Catcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Waverley And Catcliffe averages 459.6 Mbps – ahead of Barugh Green And Redbrook's 418.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 96.4% in Waverley And Catcliffe. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 90.6% in Waverley And Catcliffe.
Waverley And Catcliffe is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (460 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barugh Green And Redbrook leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Waverley And Catcliffe averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £1,063 in Waverley And Catcliffe. 60.8% of homes in Barugh Green And Redbrook have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Waverley And Catcliffe.
Waverley And Catcliffe has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,779.5 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £29,075.5 in Waverley And Catcliffe. The median age is 43.2 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 42.2 in Waverley And Catcliffe. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook versus 61% in Waverley And Catcliffe. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 53.8% in Waverley And Catcliffe.
| Indicator | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Waverley and Catcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,545 | 4,229 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,779.5 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 61% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 28.2% |
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