Birstall vs Ruddington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Birstall is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 44% lower. For families, Birstall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birstall
£260,306
Ruddington
£468,619
Crime Rate
Birstall
68.0
Ruddington
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birstall
100.0%
Ruddington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birstall
486.2
Ruddington
453.7
EPC Rating
Birstall
70.4
Ruddington
70.9
Median Income
Birstall
£30,112
Ruddington
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Ruddington commands an average of £468,619, compared with £260,306 in Birstall – a difference of 44%. The most affordable entry point in Birstall is a flat at £166,694, while in Ruddington it is a flat at £163,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Ruddington (£540,992 vs £353,215).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ruddington prices grew faster — 81% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Birstall and Ruddington at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
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 Ruddington. There are 4 schools in Birstall and 2 in Ruddington.
Birstall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ruddington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birstall | Ruddington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 486.2 Mbps in Birstall and 453.7 Mbps in Ruddington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Birstall and 97.3% in Ruddington. Gigabit availability stands at 96.8% in Birstall and 88.7% in Ruddington.
Birstall is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (486 vs 454 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ruddington, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Birstall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,102 in Birstall and £1,103 in Ruddington. 62.4% of homes in Birstall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Ruddington.
Birstall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,111.7 in Birstall and £29,076.5 in Ruddington. The median age is 41.2 in Birstall and 41 in Ruddington. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Birstall and 53.5% in Ruddington. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Birstall versus 60.4% in Ruddington. Birstall has a population of 13,960 and Ruddington has 7,673.
| Indicator | Birstall | Ruddington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,960 | 7,673 |
| 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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