Birstall vs Groby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Birstall offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Groby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birstall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birstall
£260,306
Groby
£317,842
Crime Rate
Birstall
68.0
Groby
53.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birstall
100.0%
Groby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birstall
486.2
Groby
435.3
EPC Rating
Birstall
70.4
Groby
71.4
Median Income
Birstall
£30,112
Groby
£31,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Birstall more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £260,306 versus £317,842 in Groby. The most affordable entry point in Birstall is a flat at £166,694, while in Groby it is a flat at £193,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Groby (£247,317 vs £199,728).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Groby prices grew faster — 47% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 53.8 offences per 1,000 people, Groby is the safer of the two – 26% lower than Birstall's 68 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birstall is violent-crime, while in Groby 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Birstall: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Groby.
Birstall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Groby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birstall | Groby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Birstall enjoy 486.2 Mbps on average, while Groby lags behind at 435.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Birstall and 95.5% in Groby. Gigabit availability stands at 96.8% in Birstall and 84.8% in Groby.
Birstall is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (486 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Groby is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Birstall's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,102 in Birstall and £1,134 in Groby. 62.4% of homes in Birstall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Groby.
Groby has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Birstall has a population of 13,960 while Groby has 6,559. Median household income is £31,566 in Groby and £30,111.7 in Birstall. The median age is 41.2 in Birstall and 44 in Groby. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Birstall and 57.5% in Groby.
| Indicator | Birstall | Groby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,960 | 6,559 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £30,111.7 | £31,566 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 72.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 31% |
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