Birstall vs Countesthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Birstall is about 11% cheaper on average. Countesthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birstall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birstall
£260,306
Countesthorpe
£292,959
Crime Rate
Birstall
68.0
Countesthorpe
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birstall
100.0%
Countesthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birstall
486.2
Countesthorpe
327.3
EPC Rating
Birstall
70.4
Countesthorpe
70.5
Median Income
Birstall
£30,112
Countesthorpe
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Birstall is £260,306, which is 11% less than Countesthorpe at £292,959. The most affordable entry point in Birstall is a flat at £166,694, while in Countesthorpe it is a flat at £157,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Countesthorpe (£234,765 vs £199,728).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birstall prices grew faster — 39% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Countesthorpe (59.3 per 1,000) compared to Birstall (68 per 1,000), a 15% difference. The most common crime category in Birstall is violent-crime, while in Countesthorpe 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 East MidlandsBirstall has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Countesthorpe. Birstall has 4 schools in total, while Countesthorpe has 2.
Birstall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Countesthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birstall | Countesthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Birstall offers faster average downloads at 486.2 Mbps, compared to 327.3 Mbps in Countesthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Birstall and 94.5% in Countesthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 96.8% in Birstall and 57.2% in Countesthorpe.
Birstall is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (486 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Countesthorpe are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Birstall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,102 in Birstall and £1,246 in Countesthorpe. 62.4% of homes in Birstall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Countesthorpe.
Birstall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,041.7 in Countesthorpe and £30,111.7 in Birstall. The median age is 41.2 in Birstall and 45 in Countesthorpe. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Birstall and 59% in Countesthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Birstall versus 76.3% in Countesthorpe.
| Indicator | Birstall | Countesthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,960 | 7,674 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £30,111.7 | £31,041.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 76.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 33.4% |
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