Birdwell vs Dinnington (Rotherham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dinnington (rotherham) offers lower property prices by roughly 7%. Birdwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birdwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birdwell
£210,808
Dinnington (Rotherham)
£196,299
Crime Rate
Birdwell
94.9
Dinnington (Rotherham)
138.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birdwell
100.0%
Dinnington (Rotherham)
40.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birdwell
421.9
Dinnington (Rotherham)
444.2
EPC Rating
Birdwell
70.2
Dinnington (Rotherham)
70.2
Median Income
Birdwell
£30,472
Dinnington (Rotherham)
£27,965
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Dinnington (rotherham) is £196,299, which is 7% less than Birdwell at £210,808. The most affordable entry point in Birdwell is a flat at £115,000, while in Dinnington (rotherham) it is a flat at £82,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Birdwell (£115,000 vs £82,143).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birdwell prices grew faster — 66% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 94.9 offences per 1,000 people, Birdwell is the safer of the two – 46% lower than Dinnington (rotherham)'s 138.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birdwell is violent-crime, while in Dinnington (rotherham) 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 40% in Dinnington (rotherham). Birdwell has 1 schools in total, while Dinnington (rotherham) has 5.
Birdwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dinnington (Rotherham) School Inspection Breakdown
40% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birdwell | Dinnington (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 40% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dinnington (rotherham) offers faster average downloads at 444.2 Mbps, compared to 421.9 Mbps in Birdwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Birdwell and 98.1% in Dinnington (rotherham). Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Birdwell and 86.4% in Dinnington (rotherham).
Dinnington (rotherham) is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (444 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 Dinnington (rotherham). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Birdwell and £1,066 in Dinnington (rotherham). 58.9% of homes in Birdwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Dinnington (rotherham).
Dinnington (rotherham) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,472 in Birdwell and £27,965 in Dinnington (rotherham). The median age is 43.5 in Birdwell and 43.3 in Dinnington (rotherham). Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Birdwell and 54.6% in Dinnington (rotherham). Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Birdwell versus 63.6% in Dinnington (rotherham).
| Indicator | Birdwell | Dinnington (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,363 | 11,209 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £27,965 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 23.1% |
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