Birdwell vs Hoyland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hoyland is about 16% cheaper on average. Hoyland has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birdwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birdwell
£210,808
Hoyland
£181,443
Crime Rate
Birdwell
94.9
Hoyland
94.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birdwell
100.0%
Hoyland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birdwell
421.9
Hoyland
381
EPC Rating
Birdwell
70.2
Hoyland
70.2
Median Income
Birdwell
£30,472
Hoyland
£29,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Hoyland more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £181,443 versus £210,808 in Birdwell. The most affordable entry point in Birdwell is a flat at £115,000, while in Hoyland it is a flat at £86,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Birdwell (£115,000 vs £86,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birdwell prices grew faster — 66% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 94.8 offences per 1,000 people, Hoyland is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Birdwell's 94.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birdwell is violent-crime, while in Hoyland 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 100% in Hoyland.
Birdwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hoyland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birdwell | Hoyland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Birdwell enjoy 421.9 Mbps on average, while Hoyland lags behind at 381.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Birdwell and 95.8% in Hoyland. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Birdwell and 72.2% in Hoyland.
Birdwell is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (422 vs 381 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Birdwell is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Hoyland's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Birdwell and £1,100 in Hoyland. 58.9% of homes in Birdwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Hoyland.
Hoyland has more energy-efficient housing — 60.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Birdwell has a population of 3,363 while Hoyland has 15,527. Median household income is £30,472 in Birdwell and £29,218.5 in Hoyland. The median age is 43.5 in Birdwell and 43.4 in Hoyland. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Birdwell and 55.2% in Hoyland.
| Indicator | Birdwell | Hoyland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,363 | 15,527 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £29,218.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 23.2% |
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