Birdwell vs Ossett
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Birdwell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Birdwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birdwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birdwell
£210,808
Ossett
£232,194
Crime Rate
Birdwell
94.9
Ossett
108.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birdwell
100.0%
Ossett
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birdwell
421.9
Ossett
476.2
EPC Rating
Birdwell
70.2
Ossett
69.4
Median Income
Birdwell
£30,472
Ossett
£29,073
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Ossett commands an average of £232,194, compared with £210,808 in Birdwell – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Birdwell is a flat at £115,000, while in Ossett it is a flat at £135,521.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Ossett (£177,592 vs £149,162).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birdwell prices grew faster — 66% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBirdwell has a crime rate of 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Ossett at 108.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birdwell is violent-crime, while in Ossett 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Birdwell, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Ossett. There are 1 schools in Birdwell and 10 in Ossett.
Birdwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ossett School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birdwell | Ossett |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 476.2 Mbps in Ossett and 421.9 Mbps in Birdwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Birdwell and 98.7% in Ossett. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Birdwell and 94.4% in Ossett.
Ossett is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (476 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Birdwell, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Ossett. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Birdwell and £1,174 in Ossett. 58.9% of homes in Birdwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Ossett.
Birdwell has more energy-efficient housing — 58.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,472 in Birdwell and £29,072.5 in Ossett. The median age is 43.5 in Birdwell and 42.3 in Ossett. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Birdwell and 56.1% in Ossett. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Birdwell versus 64% in Ossett. Birdwell has a population of 3,363 and Ossett has 21,854.
| Indicator | Birdwell | Ossett |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,363 | 21,854 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £29,072.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 27.1% |
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