Birstall vs Keyworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Birstall offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. For families, Birstall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birstall
£260,306
Keyworth
£334,052
Crime Rate
Birstall
68.0
Keyworth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birstall
100.0%
Keyworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birstall
486.2
Keyworth
357.2
EPC Rating
Birstall
70.4
Keyworth
70.9
Median Income
Birstall
£30,112
Keyworth
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Birstall more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £260,306 versus £334,052 in Keyworth. The most affordable entry point in Birstall is a flat at £166,694, while in Keyworth it is a terraced at £195,275.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Keyworth (£218,160 vs £166,694).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birstall prices grew faster — 39% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Birstall and Keyworth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
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 Keyworth.
Birstall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keyworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birstall | Keyworth |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Keyworth lags behind at 357.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Birstall and 95.3% in Keyworth. Gigabit availability stands at 96.8% in Birstall and 63.4% in Keyworth.
Birstall is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (486 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Keyworth is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Birstall's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,102 in Birstall and £1,103 in Keyworth. 62.4% of homes in Birstall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Keyworth.
Birstall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Birstall has a population of 13,960 while Keyworth has 6,822. Median household income is £30,111.7 in Birstall and £29,076.5 in Keyworth. The median age is 41.2 in Birstall and 41 in Keyworth. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Birstall and 53.5% in Keyworth.
| Indicator | Birstall | Keyworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,960 | 6,822 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £30,111.7 | £29,076.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 37% |
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