Brierfield vs Cross Hills and Steeton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brierfield offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Cross Hills And Steeton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brierfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brierfield
£163,344
Cross Hills and Steeton
£233,856
Crime Rate
Brierfield
82.3
Cross Hills and Steeton
67.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brierfield
100.0%
Cross Hills and Steeton
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brierfield
445.5
Cross Hills and Steeton
414.4
EPC Rating
Brierfield
69.2
Cross Hills and Steeton
70.2
Median Income
Brierfield
£29,992
Cross Hills and Steeton
£29,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Brierfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £163,344 versus £233,856 in Cross Hills And Steeton. The most affordable entry point in Brierfield is a terraced at £104,078, while in Cross Hills And Steeton it is a flat at £122,867.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Cross Hills And Steeton (£191,953 vs £104,078).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierfield prices grew faster — 77% vs -5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Cross Hills And Steeton (67.7 per 1,000) compared to Brierfield (82.3 per 1,000), a 22% difference. The most common crime category in Brierfield is violent-crime, while in Cross Hills And Steeton 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 North WestSchool quality favours Brierfield: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Cross Hills And Steeton.
Brierfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cross Hills and Steeton School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brierfield | Cross Hills and Steeton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brierfield enjoy 445.5 Mbps on average, while Cross Hills And Steeton lags behind at 414.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Brierfield and 92.8% in Cross Hills And Steeton. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Brierfield and 80.2% in Cross Hills And Steeton.
Brierfield is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (446 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cross Hills And Steeton is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Brierfield's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Brierfield and £1,398 in Cross Hills And Steeton. 55.6% of homes in Brierfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Cross Hills And Steeton.
Cross Hills And Steeton has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brierfield has a population of 10,723 while Cross Hills And Steeton has 9,828. Median household income is £29,992 in Brierfield and £29,597.4 in Cross Hills And Steeton. The median age is 44.5 in Brierfield and 47 in Cross Hills And Steeton. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Brierfield and 56.3% in Cross Hills And Steeton.
| Indicator | Brierfield | Cross Hills and Steeton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,723 | 9,828 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £29,992 | £29,597.4 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 33.4% |
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