Birdwell vs Bolton upon Dearne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bolton Upon Dearne offers lower property prices by roughly 62%. Birdwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birdwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birdwell
£210,808
Bolton upon Dearne
£129,870
Crime Rate
Birdwell
94.9
Bolton upon Dearne
95.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birdwell
100.0%
Bolton upon Dearne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birdwell
421.9
Bolton upon Dearne
440.5
EPC Rating
Birdwell
70.2
Bolton upon Dearne
70.2
Median Income
Birdwell
£30,472
Bolton upon Dearne
£29,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Bolton Upon Dearne is £129,870, which is 62% less than Birdwell at £210,808. The most affordable entry point in Birdwell is a flat at £115,000, while in Bolton Upon Dearne it is a flat at £80,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 63% pricier in Birdwell (£214,885 vs £131,829).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birdwell prices grew faster — 66% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 94.9 offences per 1,000 people, Birdwell is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Bolton Upon Dearne's 95 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birdwell is violent-crime, while in Bolton Upon Dearne 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 HumberBirdwell has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bolton Upon Dearne. Birdwell has 1 schools in total, while Bolton Upon Dearne has 3.
Birdwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bolton upon Dearne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birdwell | Bolton upon Dearne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bolton Upon Dearne offers faster average downloads at 440.5 Mbps, compared to 421.9 Mbps in Birdwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Birdwell and 98% in Bolton Upon Dearne. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Birdwell and 85.4% in Bolton Upon Dearne.
Bolton Upon Dearne is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (441 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Birdwell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Bolton Upon Dearne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Birdwell and £1,100 in Bolton Upon Dearne. 58.9% of homes in Birdwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Bolton Upon Dearne.
Bolton Upon Dearne has more energy-efficient housing — 60.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,472 in Birdwell and £29,218.5 in Bolton Upon Dearne. The median age is 43.5 in Birdwell and 43.4 in Bolton Upon Dearne. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Birdwell and 55.2% in Bolton Upon Dearne. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Birdwell versus 63% in Bolton Upon Dearne.
| Indicator | Birdwell | Bolton upon Dearne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,363 | 7,440 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £29,218.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 23.2% |
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