Birdwell vs Doncaster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Birdwell offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Birdwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birdwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birdwell
£210,808
Doncaster
£223,181
Crime Rate
Birdwell
94.9
Doncaster
116.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birdwell
100.0%
Doncaster
95.2%
Avg Download Speed
Birdwell
421.9
Doncaster
489.8
EPC Rating
Birdwell
70.2
Doncaster
70.9
Median Income
Birdwell
£30,472
Doncaster
£30,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Birdwell is £210,808, which is 6% less than Doncaster at £223,181. The most affordable entry point in Birdwell is a flat at £115,000, while in Doncaster it is a flat at £114,266.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Birdwell (£149,162 vs £118,343).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birdwell prices grew faster — 66% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Birdwell (94.9 per 1,000) compared to Doncaster (116.5 per 1,000), a 23% difference. The most common crime category in Birdwell is violent-crime, while in Doncaster 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 95.2% in Doncaster. Birdwell has 1 schools in total, while Doncaster has 28.
Birdwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Doncaster School Inspection Breakdown
95.2% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birdwell | Doncaster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 28 |
| Primary | 1 | 21 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Doncaster offers faster average downloads at 489.8 Mbps, compared to 421.9 Mbps in Birdwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Birdwell and 99% in Doncaster. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Birdwell and 97.7% in Doncaster.
Doncaster is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (490 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Doncaster are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Birdwell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Birdwell and £1,093 in Doncaster. 58.9% of homes in Birdwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Doncaster.
Doncaster has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,472 in Birdwell and £30,186 in Doncaster. The median age is 43.5 in Birdwell and 43.4 in Doncaster. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Birdwell and 54.9% in Doncaster. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Birdwell versus 62.8% in Doncaster.
| Indicator | Birdwell | Doncaster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,363 | 87,094 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 22.7% |
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