Birstall vs Sapcote
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Birstall is about 12% cheaper on average. Sapcote has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birstall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birstall
£260,306
Sapcote
£294,653
Crime Rate
Birstall
68.0
Sapcote
59.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birstall
100.0%
Sapcote
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birstall
486.2
Sapcote
292.2
EPC Rating
Birstall
70.4
Sapcote
71
Median Income
Birstall
£30,112
Sapcote
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Birstall more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £260,306 versus £294,653 in Sapcote. The most affordable entry point in Birstall is a flat at £166,694, while in Sapcote it is a terraced at £233,554.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Sapcote (£233,554 vs £199,728).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birstall prices grew faster — 39% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 59.4 offences per 1,000 people, Sapcote is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Birstall's 68 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birstall is violent-crime, while in Sapcote 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 Sapcote.
Birstall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sapcote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birstall | Sapcote |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Birstall enjoy 486.2 Mbps on average, while Sapcote lags behind at 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Birstall and 95.6% in Sapcote. Gigabit availability stands at 96.8% in Birstall and 48.5% in Sapcote.
Birstall is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (486 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Sapcote is band C (score 71), ahead of Birstall's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,102 in Birstall and £1,245 in Sapcote. 62.4% of homes in Birstall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Sapcote.
Birstall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Birstall has a population of 13,960 while Sapcote has 3,266. Median household income is £31,172.7 in Sapcote and £30,111.7 in Birstall. The median age is 41.2 in Birstall and 45.2 in Sapcote. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Birstall and 60.5% in Sapcote.
| Indicator | Birstall | Sapcote |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,960 | 3,266 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,111.7 | £31,172.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 32.6% |
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