Birstall vs Wigston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Birstall offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Wigston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birstall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birstall
£260,306
Wigston
£269,929
Crime Rate
Birstall
68.0
Wigston
54.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birstall
100.0%
Wigston
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Birstall
486.2
Wigston
461.7
EPC Rating
Birstall
70.4
Wigston
69.6
Median Income
Birstall
£30,112
Wigston
£30,340
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Birstall is £260,306, which is 4% less than Wigston at £269,929. The most affordable entry point in Birstall is a flat at £166,694, while in Wigston it is a flat at £124,630.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Birstall (£166,694 vs £124,630).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wigston prices grew faster — 45% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Wigston (54.7 per 1,000) compared to Birstall (68 per 1,000), a 24% difference. The most common crime category in Birstall is violent-crime, while in Wigston 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 81.8% in Wigston. Birstall has 4 schools in total, while Wigston has 12.
Birstall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wigston School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birstall | Wigston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 12 |
| Primary | 3 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Birstall offers faster average downloads at 486.2 Mbps, compared to 461.7 Mbps in Wigston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Birstall and 99.2% in Wigston. Gigabit availability stands at 96.8% in Birstall and 90.9% in Wigston.
Birstall is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (486 vs 462 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Birstall are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Wigston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,102 in Birstall and £1,208 in Wigston. 62.4% of homes in Birstall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Wigston.
Birstall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,339.5 in Wigston and £30,111.7 in Birstall. The median age is 41.2 in Birstall and 44.7 in Wigston. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Birstall and 58.2% in Wigston. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Birstall versus 76.6% in Wigston.
| Indicator | Birstall | Wigston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,960 | 34,728 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,111.7 | £30,339.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 76.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 31.2% |
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