Birdwell vs Swallownest and Aston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Birdwell is about 38% cheaper on average. Swallownest And Aston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birdwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birdwell
£210,808
Swallownest and Aston
£341,884
Crime Rate
Birdwell
94.9
Swallownest and Aston
90.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birdwell
100.0%
Swallownest and Aston
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birdwell
421.9
Swallownest and Aston
396.5
EPC Rating
Birdwell
70.2
Swallownest and Aston
70.2
Median Income
Birdwell
£30,472
Swallownest and Aston
£27,965
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Birdwell is £210,808, which is 38% less than Swallownest And Aston at £341,884. The most affordable entry point in Birdwell is a flat at £115,000, while in Swallownest And Aston it is a flat at £109,929.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Swallownest And Aston (£192,974 vs £149,162).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birdwell prices grew faster — 66% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Swallownest And Aston (90.9 per 1,000) compared to Birdwell (94.9 per 1,000), a 4% difference. The most common crime category in Birdwell is violent-crime, while in Swallownest And Aston 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 HumberBirdwell has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Swallownest And Aston. Birdwell has 1 schools in total, while Swallownest And Aston has 7.
Birdwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Swallownest and Aston School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birdwell | Swallownest and Aston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Birdwell offers faster average downloads at 421.9 Mbps, compared to 396.5 Mbps in Swallownest And Aston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Birdwell and 97.3% in Swallownest And Aston. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Birdwell and 73.6% in Swallownest And Aston.
Birdwell is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (422 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Birdwell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Swallownest And Aston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Birdwell and £1,066 in Swallownest And Aston. 58.9% of homes in Birdwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Swallownest And Aston.
Swallownest And Aston has more energy-efficient housing — 62.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,472 in Birdwell and £27,965 in Swallownest And Aston. The median age is 43.5 in Birdwell and 43.3 in Swallownest And Aston. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Birdwell and 54.6% in Swallownest And Aston. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Birdwell versus 63.6% in Swallownest And Aston.
| Indicator | Birdwell | Swallownest and Aston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,363 | 14,912 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £27,965 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 23.1% |
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