Birstall vs Enderby and Narborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Birstall offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Enderby And Narborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birstall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birstall
£260,306
Enderby and Narborough
£289,498
Crime Rate
Birstall
68.0
Enderby and Narborough
59.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birstall
100.0%
Enderby and Narborough
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birstall
486.2
Enderby and Narborough
407.4
EPC Rating
Birstall
70.4
Enderby and Narborough
69.5
Median Income
Birstall
£30,112
Enderby and Narborough
£31,211
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Birstall is £260,306, which is 10% less than Enderby And Narborough at £289,498. The most affordable entry point in Birstall is a flat at £166,694, while in Enderby And Narborough it is a flat at £147,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Birstall (£166,694 vs £147,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Enderby And Narborough prices grew faster — 41% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 59.5 offences per 1,000 people, Enderby And Narborough is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Birstall's 68 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birstall is violent-crime, while in Enderby And Narborough 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 80% in Enderby And Narborough. Birstall has 4 schools in total, while Enderby And Narborough has 5.
Birstall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Enderby and Narborough School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birstall | Enderby and Narborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Birstall offers faster average downloads at 486.2 Mbps, compared to 407.4 Mbps in Enderby And Narborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Birstall and 95.5% in Enderby And Narborough. Gigabit availability stands at 96.8% in Birstall and 77.1% in Enderby And Narborough.
Birstall is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (486 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Birstall are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Enderby And Narborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,102 in Birstall and £1,186 in Enderby And Narborough. 62.4% of homes in Birstall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Enderby And Narborough.
Birstall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,211 in Enderby And Narborough and £30,111.7 in Birstall. The median age is 41.2 in Birstall and 44.2 in Enderby And Narborough. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Birstall and 61.5% in Enderby And Narborough. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Birstall versus 77.9% in Enderby And Narborough.
| Indicator | Birstall | Enderby and Narborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,960 | 13,178 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,111.7 | £31,211 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 77.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 30.5% |
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