Birstall vs Great Glen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Birstall wins on house prices with a 27% gap. Great Glen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birstall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birstall
£260,306
Great Glen
£354,827
Crime Rate
Birstall
68.0
Great Glen
44.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birstall
100.0%
Great Glen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birstall
486.2
Great Glen
327.3
EPC Rating
Birstall
70.4
Great Glen
70.5
Median Income
Birstall
£30,112
Great Glen
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Great Glen commands an average of £354,827, compared with £260,306 in Birstall – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Birstall is a flat at £166,694, while in Great Glen it is a flat at £155,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Great Glen (£471,714 vs £353,215).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birstall prices grew faster — 39% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Great Glen experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44.3 per 1,000 versus 68 per 1,000 in Birstall. The most common crime category in Birstall is violent-crime, while in Great Glen 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 100% in Great Glen. There are 4 schools in Birstall and 1 in Great Glen.
Birstall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Glen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birstall | Great Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 486.2 Mbps in Birstall and 327.3 Mbps in Great Glen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Birstall and 94.5% in Great Glen. Gigabit availability stands at 96.8% in Birstall and 57.2% in Great Glen.
Birstall is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (486 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Great Glen leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Birstall averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,102 in Birstall and £1,246 in Great Glen. 62.4% of homes in Birstall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Great Glen.
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 Great Glen and £30,111.7 in Birstall. The median age is 41.2 in Birstall and 45 in Great Glen. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Birstall versus 76.3% in Great Glen. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Birstall and 59% in Great Glen.
| Indicator | Birstall | Great Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,960 | 4,062 |
| 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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