Birdwell vs Dodworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Birdwell offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Birdwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birdwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birdwell
£210,808
Dodworth
£229,897
Crime Rate
Birdwell
94.9
Dodworth
95.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birdwell
100.0%
Dodworth
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birdwell
421.9
Dodworth
418.4
EPC Rating
Birdwell
70.2
Dodworth
70.3
Median Income
Birdwell
£30,472
Dodworth
£29,780
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Birdwell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £210,808 versus £229,897 in Dodworth. The most affordable entry point in Birdwell is a flat at £115,000, while in Dodworth it is a flat at £127,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Birdwell (£214,885 vs £172,628).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birdwell prices grew faster — 66% vs 20%.
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 Dodworth's 95 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birdwell is violent-crime, while in Dodworth 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 HumberSchool quality favours Birdwell: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Dodworth.
Birdwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dodworth School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birdwell | Dodworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Birdwell enjoy 421.9 Mbps on average, while Dodworth lags behind at 418.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Birdwell and 97.8% in Dodworth. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Birdwell and 80.5% in Dodworth.
Birdwell is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (422 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Dodworth is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Birdwell's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Birdwell and £1,130 in Dodworth. 58.9% of homes in Birdwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Dodworth.
Dodworth has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Birdwell has a population of 3,363 while Dodworth has 5,981. Median household income is £30,472 in Birdwell and £29,779.5 in Dodworth. The median age is 43.5 in Birdwell and 43.2 in Dodworth. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Birdwell and 56.6% in Dodworth.
| Indicator | Birdwell | Dodworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,363 | 5,981 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £29,779.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 23.9% |
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