Birdwell vs Oughtibridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Birdwell is about 36% cheaper on average. Birdwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birdwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birdwell
£210,808
Oughtibridge
£328,390
Crime Rate
Birdwell
94.9
Oughtibridge
97.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birdwell
100.0%
Oughtibridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birdwell
421.9
Oughtibridge
353.5
EPC Rating
Birdwell
70.2
Oughtibridge
70.1
Median Income
Birdwell
£30,472
Oughtibridge
£29,541
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Birdwell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £210,808 versus £328,390 in Oughtibridge. The most affordable entry point in Birdwell is a flat at £115,000, while in Oughtibridge it is a flat at £143,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 35% pricier in Oughtibridge (£228,537 vs £149,162).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Oughtibridge prices grew faster — 86% vs 66%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Birdwell (94.9 per 1,000) compared to Oughtibridge (97.5 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Birdwell is violent-crime, while in Oughtibridge 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 Oughtibridge.
Birdwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Oughtibridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birdwell | Oughtibridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Birdwell enjoy 421.9 Mbps on average, while Oughtibridge lags behind at 353.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Birdwell and 96.4% in Oughtibridge. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Birdwell and 65.6% in Oughtibridge.
Birdwell is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (422 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Birdwell is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Oughtibridge's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Birdwell and £1,087 in Oughtibridge. 58.9% of homes in Birdwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Oughtibridge.
Oughtibridge has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Birdwell has a population of 3,363 while Oughtibridge has 3,128. Median household income is £30,472 in Birdwell and £29,541 in Oughtibridge. The median age is 43.5 in Birdwell and 42.6 in Oughtibridge. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Birdwell and 54.5% in Oughtibridge.
| Indicator | Birdwell | Oughtibridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,363 | 3,128 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £29,541 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 26.6% |
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