Birstall vs Thurmaston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Birstall is about 27% cheaper on average. Birstall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birstall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birstall
£260,306
Thurmaston
£357,006
Crime Rate
Birstall
68.0
Thurmaston
130.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birstall
100.0%
Thurmaston
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birstall
486.2
Thurmaston
486.2
EPC Rating
Birstall
70.4
Thurmaston
70.4
Median Income
Birstall
£30,112
Thurmaston
£30,112
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Birstall is £260,306, which is 27% less than Thurmaston at £357,006. The most affordable entry point in Birstall is a flat at £166,694, while in Thurmaston it is a flat at £154,983.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 10% pricier in Thurmaston (£390,708 vs £353,215).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Thurmaston prices grew faster — 132% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Birstall (68 per 1,000) compared to Thurmaston (130.5 per 1,000), a 92% difference. The most common crime category in Birstall is violent-crime, while in Thurmaston 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 50% in Thurmaston. Birstall has 4 schools in total, while Thurmaston has 5.
Birstall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thurmaston School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birstall | Thurmaston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Birstall offers faster average downloads at 486.2 Mbps, compared to 486.2 Mbps in Thurmaston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Birstall and 99.1% in Thurmaston. Gigabit availability stands at 96.8% in Birstall and 96.8% in Thurmaston.
Birstall is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (486 vs 486 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Birstall are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Thurmaston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,102 in Birstall and £1,102 in Thurmaston. 62.4% of homes in Birstall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Thurmaston.
Birstall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,111.7 in Birstall and £30,111.7 in Thurmaston. The median age is 41.2 in Birstall and 41.2 in Thurmaston. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Birstall and 56.7% in Thurmaston. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Birstall versus 64.8% in Thurmaston.
| Indicator | Birstall | Thurmaston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,960 | 9,509 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,111.7 | £30,111.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 30% |
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