Birdwell vs Waverley and Catcliffe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Birdwell offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. Waverley And Catcliffe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birdwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birdwell
£210,808
Waverley and Catcliffe
£278,628
Crime Rate
Birdwell
94.9
Waverley and Catcliffe
91.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birdwell
100.0%
Waverley and Catcliffe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birdwell
421.9
Waverley and Catcliffe
459.6
EPC Rating
Birdwell
70.2
Waverley and Catcliffe
70
Median Income
Birdwell
£30,472
Waverley and Catcliffe
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Birdwell is £210,808, which is 24% less than Waverley And Catcliffe at £278,628. The most affordable entry point in Birdwell is a flat at £115,000, while in Waverley And Catcliffe it is a flat at £125,553.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Waverley And Catcliffe (£212,012 vs £149,162).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birdwell prices grew faster — 66% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 91 offences per 1,000 people, Waverley And Catcliffe is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Birdwell's 94.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birdwell is violent-crime, while in Waverley And Catcliffe 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 100% in Waverley And Catcliffe. Birdwell has 1 schools in total, while Waverley And Catcliffe has 2.
Birdwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Waverley and Catcliffe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birdwell | Waverley and Catcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Waverley And Catcliffe offers faster average downloads at 459.6 Mbps, compared to 421.9 Mbps in Birdwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Birdwell and 96.4% in Waverley And Catcliffe. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Birdwell and 90.6% in Waverley And Catcliffe.
Waverley And Catcliffe is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (460 vs 422 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 (band C) in Waverley And Catcliffe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Birdwell and £1,063 in Waverley And Catcliffe. 58.9% of homes in Birdwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Waverley And Catcliffe.
Waverley And Catcliffe has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,472 in Birdwell and £29,075.5 in Waverley And Catcliffe. The median age is 43.5 in Birdwell and 42.2 in Waverley And Catcliffe. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Birdwell and 53.8% in Waverley And Catcliffe. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Birdwell versus 61% in Waverley And Catcliffe.
| Indicator | Birdwell | Waverley and Catcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,363 | 4,229 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 61% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 28.2% |
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