Birdwell vs Shepley and Shelley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Birdwell is about 34% cheaper on average. Shepley And Shelley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birdwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birdwell
£210,808
Shepley and Shelley
£321,808
Crime Rate
Birdwell
94.9
Shepley and Shelley
89.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birdwell
100.0%
Shepley and Shelley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birdwell
421.9
Shepley and Shelley
445.2
EPC Rating
Birdwell
70.2
Shepley and Shelley
69.4
Median Income
Birdwell
£30,472
Shepley and Shelley
£29,765
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Birdwell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £210,808 versus £321,808 in Shepley And Shelley. The most affordable entry point in Birdwell is a flat at £115,000, while in Shepley And Shelley it is a terraced at £226,324.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Shepley And Shelley (£226,324 vs £149,162).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birdwell prices grew faster — 66% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 89 offences per 1,000 people, Shepley And Shelley is the safer of the two – 7% lower than Birdwell's 94.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birdwell is violent-crime, while in Shepley And Shelley 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 Shepley And Shelley.
Birdwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shepley and Shelley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birdwell | Shepley and Shelley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Shepley And Shelley enjoy 445.2 Mbps on average, while Birdwell lags behind at 421.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Birdwell and 96.5% in Shepley And Shelley. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Birdwell and 87.5% in Shepley And Shelley.
Shepley And Shelley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (445 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Birdwell is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Shepley And Shelley's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Birdwell and £1,178 in Shepley And Shelley. 58.9% of homes in Birdwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.2% in Shepley And Shelley.
Birdwell has more energy-efficient housing — 58.9% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Birdwell has a population of 3,363 while Shepley And Shelley has 5,211. Median household income is £30,472 in Birdwell and £29,765 in Shepley And Shelley. The median age is 43.5 in Birdwell and 42.6 in Shepley And Shelley. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Birdwell and 55.4% in Shepley And Shelley.
| Indicator | Birdwell | Shepley and Shelley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,363 | 5,211 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £29,765 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 26.6% |
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