Birdwell vs Crigglestone and Durkar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Birdwell | Crigglestone and Durkar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Birdwell | Crigglestone and Durkar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,363 | 6,371 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £29,539 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 63.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 25.9% |
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