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Brampton (Rotherham) vs Brinsworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Brampton (rotherham) offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Brampton (rotherham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brampton (rotherham) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brampton (Rotherham)

£178,130

Brinsworth

£181,502

Crime Rate

Brampton (Rotherham)

90.5

Brinsworth

121.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brampton (Rotherham)

100.0%

Brinsworth

80.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brampton (Rotherham)

381.5

Brinsworth

459.6

EPC Rating

Brampton (Rotherham)

70.2

Brinsworth

70

Median Income

Brampton (Rotherham)

£29,219

Brinsworth

£29,076

The average house price in Brampton (rotherham) is £178,130, which is 2% less than Brinsworth at £181,502. The most affordable entry point in Brampton (rotherham) is a flat at £99,375, while in Brinsworth it is a flat at £117,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in Brinsworth (£117,500 vs £99,375).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brampton (rotherham) prices grew faster — 43% vs 38%.

Crime is lower in Brampton (rotherham) (90.5 per 1,000) compared to Brinsworth (121.4 per 1,000), a 34% difference. The most common crime category in Brampton (rotherham) is violent-crime, while in Brinsworth it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Brampton (rotherham) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Brinsworth. Brampton (rotherham) has 1 schools in total, while Brinsworth has 5.

Brampton (Rotherham) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Brinsworth School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrampton (Rotherham)Brinsworth
Total Schools15
Primary14
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%80%

Broadband & Connectivity

Brinsworth offers faster average downloads at 459.6 Mbps, compared to 381.5 Mbps in Brampton (rotherham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Brampton (rotherham) and 96.4% in Brinsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 70.4% in Brampton (rotherham) and 90.6% in Brinsworth.

Brinsworth is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (460 vs 382 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Brampton (rotherham) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Brinsworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,100 in Brampton (rotherham) and £1,063 in Brinsworth. 60.7% of homes in Brampton (rotherham) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Brinsworth.

Brinsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,218.5 in Brampton (rotherham) and £29,075.5 in Brinsworth. The median age is 43.4 in Brampton (rotherham) and 42.2 in Brinsworth. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Brampton (rotherham) and 53.8% in Brinsworth. Owner-occupancy is 63% in Brampton (rotherham) versus 61% in Brinsworth.

IndicatorBrampton (Rotherham)Brinsworth
Population4,6209,538
Median Age43.442.2
Median Household Income£29,218.5£29,075.5
Employment Rate55.2%53.8%
Owner Occupied63%61%
Degree-Level Qualified23.2%28.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brampton (rotherham) and Brinsworth?
Brampton (rotherham) and Brinsworth are approximately 7.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brampton (rotherham) or Brinsworth?
Brampton (rotherham) is cheaper, with an average house price of £178,130.
Is Brampton (rotherham) or Brinsworth safer?
Brampton (rotherham) has the lower crime rate at 90.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brampton (rotherham) or Brinsworth?
Brampton (rotherham) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brampton (rotherham) or Brinsworth?
Brinsworth has faster average broadband at 459.6 Mbps.

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