Birstall vs Kegworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kegworth is about 0% cheaper on average. Kegworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birstall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birstall
£260,306
Kegworth
£259,601
Crime Rate
Birstall
68.0
Kegworth
54.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birstall
100.0%
Kegworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birstall
486.2
Kegworth
319.9
EPC Rating
Birstall
70.4
Kegworth
71.7
Median Income
Birstall
£30,112
Kegworth
£31,829
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Kegworth is £259,601, which is 0% less than Birstall at £260,306. The most affordable entry point in Birstall is a flat at £166,694, while in Kegworth it is a flat at £120,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Birstall (£166,694 vs £120,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birstall prices grew faster — 39% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Kegworth (54.3 per 1,000) compared to Birstall (68 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Birstall is violent-crime, while in Kegworth 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 100% in Kegworth. Birstall has 4 schools in total, while Kegworth has 1.
Birstall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kegworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birstall | Kegworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Birstall offers faster average downloads at 486.2 Mbps, compared to 319.9 Mbps in Kegworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Birstall and 90.1% in Kegworth. Gigabit availability stands at 96.8% in Birstall and 58.7% in Kegworth.
Birstall is the faster of the two by 52% on average download speed (486 vs 320 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kegworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Birstall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,102 in Birstall and £1,147 in Kegworth. 62.4% of homes in Birstall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Kegworth.
Kegworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,828.7 in Kegworth and £30,111.7 in Birstall. The median age is 41.2 in Birstall and 43.4 in Kegworth. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Birstall and 58% in Kegworth. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Birstall versus 68.8% in Kegworth.
| Indicator | Birstall | Kegworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,960 | 4,293 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,111.7 | £31,828.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 35% |
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