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Birdwell vs Chapeltown and High Green

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Birdwell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Birdwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birdwell edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Birdwell

£210,808

Chapeltown and High Green

£232,951

Crime Rate

Birdwell

94.9

Chapeltown and High Green

97.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Birdwell

100.0%

Chapeltown and High Green

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Birdwell

421.9

Chapeltown and High Green

353.5

EPC Rating

Birdwell

70.2

Chapeltown and High Green

70.1

Median Income

Birdwell

£30,472

Chapeltown and High Green

£29,541

At £210,808, Birdwell undercuts Chapeltown And High Green (£232,951) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Birdwell is a flat at £115,000, while in Chapeltown And High Green it is a flat at £130,360.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 12% pricier in Chapeltown And High Green (£130,360 vs £115,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Birdwell prices grew faster — 66% vs 52%.

Birdwell has a crime rate of 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Chapeltown And High Green at 97.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birdwell is violent-crime, while in Chapeltown And High Green it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 1 schools in Birdwell, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chapeltown And High Green, which has 8 schools, the figure is 100%.

Birdwell School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Chapeltown and High Green School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (8 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBirdwellChapeltown and High Green
Total Schools18
Primary18
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Birdwell averages 421.9 Mbps – ahead of Chapeltown And High Green's 353.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Birdwell and 96.4% in Chapeltown And High Green. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Birdwell and 65.6% in Chapeltown And High Green.

Birdwell is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (422 vs 354 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Birdwell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Chapeltown And High Green averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Birdwell and £1,087 in Chapeltown And High Green. 58.9% of homes in Birdwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Chapeltown And High Green.

Chapeltown And High Green has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,472 in Birdwell and £29,541 in Chapeltown And High Green. The median age is 43.5 in Birdwell and 42.6 in Chapeltown And High Green. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Birdwell versus 61.4% in Chapeltown And High Green. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Birdwell and 54.5% in Chapeltown And High Green.

IndicatorBirdwellChapeltown and High Green
Population3,36322,187
Median Age43.542.6
Median Household Income£30,472£29,541
Employment Rate55.9%54.5%
Owner Occupied62.3%61.4%
Degree-Level Qualified23.4%26.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Birdwell and Chapeltown And High Green?
Birdwell and Chapeltown And High Green are approximately 2.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Birdwell or Chapeltown And High Green?
Birdwell is cheaper, with an average house price of £210,808.
Is Birdwell or Chapeltown And High Green safer?
Birdwell has the lower crime rate at 94.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Birdwell or Chapeltown And High Green?
Birdwell has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Birdwell or Chapeltown And High Green?
Birdwell has faster average broadband at 421.9 Mbps.

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