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Birdwell vs Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Birdwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birdwell edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Birdwell

£210,808

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

£173,117

Crime Rate

Birdwell

94.9

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

108.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Birdwell

100.0%

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Birdwell

421.9

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

474.5

EPC Rating

Birdwell

70.2

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

70.4

Median Income

Birdwell

£30,472

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

£29,087

Property in Birdwell commands an average of £210,808, compared with £173,117 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Birdwell is a flat at £115,000, while in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley it is a terraced at £122,275.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 32% pricier in Birdwell (£214,885 vs £163,355).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley prices grew faster — 71% vs 66%.

Residents of Birdwell experience less crime overall, with a rate of 94.9 per 1,000 versus 108.4 per 1,000 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. The most common crime category in Birdwell is violent-crime, while in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Birdwell, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. There are 1 schools in Birdwell and 2 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.

Birdwell School Inspection Breakdown

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

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBirdwellFitzwilliam and Kinsley
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 474.5 Mbps in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley and 421.9 Mbps in Birdwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Birdwell and 97.7% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Birdwell and 94.1% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.

Fitzwilliam And Kinsley is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (475 vs 422 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Fitzwilliam And Kinsley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Birdwell averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Birdwell and £1,126 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. 58.9% of homes in Birdwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.

Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,472 in Birdwell and £29,087 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. The median age is 43.5 in Birdwell and 42.9 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Birdwell versus 62.6% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Birdwell and 57.3% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.

IndicatorBirdwellFitzwilliam and Kinsley
Population3,3634,993
Median Age43.542.9
Median Household Income£30,472£29,087
Employment Rate55.9%57.3%
Owner Occupied62.3%62.6%
Degree-Level Qualified23.4%24.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Birdwell and Fitzwilliam And Kinsley?
Birdwell and Fitzwilliam And Kinsley are approximately 9.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Birdwell or Fitzwilliam And Kinsley?
Fitzwilliam And Kinsley is cheaper, with an average house price of £173,117.
Is Birdwell or Fitzwilliam And Kinsley safer?
Birdwell has the lower crime rate at 94.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Birdwell or Fitzwilliam And Kinsley?
Birdwell has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Birdwell or Fitzwilliam And Kinsley?
Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has faster average broadband at 474.5 Mbps.

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