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Birdwell vs Crigglestone and Durkar

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Birdwell wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Birdwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birdwell edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Birdwell

£210,808

Crigglestone and Durkar

£252,896

Crime Rate

Birdwell

94.9

Crigglestone and Durkar

108.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Birdwell

100.0%

Crigglestone and Durkar

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Birdwell

421.9

Crigglestone and Durkar

418.5

EPC Rating

Birdwell

70.2

Crigglestone and Durkar

69.7

Median Income

Birdwell

£30,472

Crigglestone and Durkar

£29,539

At £210,808, Birdwell undercuts Crigglestone And Durkar (£252,896) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Birdwell is a flat at £115,000, while in Crigglestone And Durkar it is a flat at £113,333.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Crigglestone And Durkar (£366,241 vs £326,997).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Birdwell prices grew faster — 66% vs 34%.

Residents of Birdwell experience less crime overall, with a rate of 94.9 per 1,000 versus 108.5 per 1,000 in Crigglestone And Durkar. The most common crime category in Birdwell is violent-crime, while in Crigglestone And Durkar 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 Crigglestone And Durkar, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Birdwell School Inspection Breakdown

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

Crigglestone and Durkar School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBirdwellCrigglestone and Durkar
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Birdwell averages 421.9 Mbps – ahead of Crigglestone And Durkar's 418.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Birdwell and 94.9% in Crigglestone And Durkar. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Birdwell and 80.9% in Crigglestone And Durkar.

Birdwell is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (422 vs 419 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Birdwell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Crigglestone And Durkar averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Birdwell and £1,161 in Crigglestone And Durkar. 58.9% of homes in Birdwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Crigglestone And Durkar.

Birdwell has more energy-efficient housing — 58.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,472 in Birdwell and £29,539 in Crigglestone And Durkar. The median age is 43.5 in Birdwell and 42.7 in Crigglestone And Durkar. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Birdwell versus 63.5% in Crigglestone And Durkar. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Birdwell and 56% in Crigglestone And Durkar.

IndicatorBirdwellCrigglestone and Durkar
Population3,3636,371
Median Age43.542.7
Median Household Income£30,472£29,539
Employment Rate55.9%56%
Owner Occupied62.3%63.5%
Degree-Level Qualified23.4%25.9%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Birdwell and Crigglestone And Durkar?
Birdwell and Crigglestone And Durkar are approximately 9.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Birdwell or Crigglestone And Durkar?
Birdwell is cheaper, with an average house price of £210,808.
Is Birdwell or Crigglestone And Durkar safer?
Birdwell has the lower crime rate at 94.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Birdwell or Crigglestone And Durkar?
Birdwell has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Birdwell or Crigglestone And Durkar?
Birdwell has faster average broadband at 421.9 Mbps.

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