Brinsworth vs Carlton in Lindrick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brinsworth is about 14% cheaper on average. Carlton In Lindrick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carlton In Lindrick edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brinsworth
£181,502
Carlton in Lindrick
£210,046
Crime Rate
Brinsworth
121.4
Carlton in Lindrick
78.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brinsworth
80.0%
Carlton in Lindrick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brinsworth
459.6
Carlton in Lindrick
409.6
EPC Rating
Brinsworth
70
Carlton in Lindrick
70.8
Median Income
Brinsworth
£29,076
Carlton in Lindrick
£28,357
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Brinsworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £181,502 versus £210,046 in Carlton In Lindrick. The most affordable entry point in Brinsworth is a flat at £117,500, while in Carlton In Lindrick it is a flat at £93,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Brinsworth (£117,500 vs £93,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carlton In Lindrick prices grew faster — 47% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 78.6 offences per 1,000 people, Carlton In Lindrick is the safer of the two – 54% lower than Brinsworth's 121.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brinsworth is violent-crime, while in Carlton In Lindrick 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 Yorkshire and the HumberSchool quality favours Carlton In Lindrick: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Brinsworth.
Brinsworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carlton in Lindrick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brinsworth | Carlton in Lindrick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brinsworth enjoy 459.6 Mbps on average, while Carlton In Lindrick lags behind at 409.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Brinsworth and 96% in Carlton In Lindrick. Gigabit availability stands at 90.6% in Brinsworth and 78.3% in Carlton In Lindrick.
Brinsworth is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (460 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Carlton In Lindrick is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Brinsworth's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,063 in Brinsworth and £1,170 in Carlton In Lindrick. 62% of homes in Brinsworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Carlton In Lindrick.
Carlton In Lindrick has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brinsworth has a population of 9,538 while Carlton In Lindrick has 5,460. Median household income is £29,075.5 in Brinsworth and £28,356.5 in Carlton In Lindrick. The median age is 42.2 in Brinsworth and 44.5 in Carlton In Lindrick. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Brinsworth and 55.5% in Carlton In Lindrick.
| Indicator | Brinsworth | Carlton in Lindrick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,538 | 5,460 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,075.5 | £28,356.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 61% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 24.3% |
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