Birstall vs East Leake
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Birstall wins on house prices with a 17% gap. For families, Birstall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birstall
£260,306
East Leake
£314,843
Crime Rate
Birstall
68.0
East Leake
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birstall
100.0%
East Leake
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birstall
486.2
East Leake
299.9
EPC Rating
Birstall
70.4
East Leake
72.2
Median Income
Birstall
£30,112
East Leake
£32,875
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in East Leake commands an average of £314,843, compared with £260,306 in Birstall – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Birstall is a flat at £166,694, while in East Leake it is a flat at £136,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Birstall (£166,694 vs £136,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birstall prices grew faster — 39% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Birstall and East Leake at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Birstall, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in East Leake. There are 4 schools in Birstall and 3 in East Leake.
Birstall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Leake School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birstall | East Leake |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 486.2 Mbps in Birstall and 299.9 Mbps in East Leake. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Birstall and 93.5% in East Leake. Gigabit availability stands at 96.8% in Birstall and 50.5% in East Leake.
Birstall is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (486 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours East Leake, scoring 72.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Birstall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,102 in Birstall and £1,135 in East Leake. 62.4% of homes in Birstall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in East Leake.
East Leake has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,875.3 in East Leake and £30,111.7 in Birstall. The median age is 41.2 in Birstall and 44 in East Leake. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Birstall and 58% in East Leake. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Birstall versus 72.4% in East Leake. Birstall has a population of 13,960 and East Leake has 8,551.
| Indicator | Birstall | East Leake |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,960 | 8,551 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £30,111.7 | £32,875.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 36% |
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