Birstall vs Earl Shilton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Earl Shilton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Birstall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birstall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birstall
£260,306
Earl Shilton
£248,244
Crime Rate
Birstall
68.0
Earl Shilton
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birstall
100.0%
Earl Shilton
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Birstall
486.2
Earl Shilton
292.2
EPC Rating
Birstall
70.4
Earl Shilton
71
Median Income
Birstall
£30,112
Earl Shilton
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Birstall commands an average of £260,306, compared with £248,244 in Earl Shilton – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Birstall is a flat at £166,694, while in Earl Shilton it is a flat at £104,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Birstall (£166,694 vs £104,857).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Earl Shilton prices grew faster — 58% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBirstall has a crime rate of 68 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Earl Shilton at 68.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birstall is violent-crime, while in Earl Shilton 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Birstall, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Earl Shilton. There are 4 schools in Birstall and 5 in Earl Shilton.
Birstall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Earl Shilton School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birstall | Earl Shilton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 486.2 Mbps in Birstall and 292.2 Mbps in Earl Shilton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Birstall and 95.6% in Earl Shilton. Gigabit availability stands at 96.8% in Birstall and 48.5% in Earl Shilton.
Birstall is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (486 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Earl Shilton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Birstall averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,102 in Birstall and £1,245 in Earl Shilton. 62.4% of homes in Birstall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Earl Shilton.
Birstall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,172.7 in Earl Shilton and £30,111.7 in Birstall. The median age is 41.2 in Birstall and 45.2 in Earl Shilton. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Birstall versus 76% in Earl Shilton. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Birstall and 60.5% in Earl Shilton.
| Indicator | Birstall | Earl Shilton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,960 | 10,885 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,111.7 | £31,172.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 32.6% |
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