Birstall vs Stoney Stanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Birstall is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Stoney Stanton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Birstall
£260,306
Stoney Stanton
£299,499
Crime Rate
Birstall
68.0
Stoney Stanton
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birstall
100.0%
Stoney Stanton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Birstall
486.2
Stoney Stanton
292.2
EPC Rating
Birstall
70.4
Stoney Stanton
71
Median Income
Birstall
£30,112
Stoney Stanton
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Stoney Stanton commands an average of £299,499, compared with £260,306 in Birstall – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Birstall is a flat at £166,694, while in Stoney Stanton it is a flat at £118,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Birstall (£166,694 vs £118,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stoney Stanton prices grew faster — 41% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsStoney Stanton has a crime rate of 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Birstall at 68 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birstall is violent-crime, while in Stoney Stanton 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 data is not fully available for both Birstall and Stoney Stanton. Birstall has 4 schools and Stoney Stanton has 0 schools.
Birstall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stoney Stanton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Birstall | Stoney Stanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 0 |
| Primary | 3 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 486.2 Mbps in Birstall and 292.2 Mbps in Stoney Stanton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Birstall and 95.6% in Stoney Stanton. Gigabit availability stands at 96.8% in Birstall and 48.5% in Stoney Stanton.
Birstall is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (486 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Stoney Stanton, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Birstall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,102 in Birstall and £1,245 in Stoney Stanton. 62.4% of homes in Birstall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Stoney Stanton.
Birstall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,172.7 in Stoney Stanton and £30,111.7 in Birstall. The median age is 41.2 in Birstall and 45.2 in Stoney Stanton. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Birstall and 60.5% in Stoney Stanton. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Birstall versus 76% in Stoney Stanton. Birstall has a population of 13,960 and Stoney Stanton has 4,090.
| Indicator | Birstall | Stoney Stanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,960 | 4,090 |
| 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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