Brinsworth vs Chapeltown and High Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brinsworth offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Chapeltown And High Green has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chapeltown And High Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brinsworth
£181,502
Chapeltown and High Green
£232,951
Crime Rate
Brinsworth
121.4
Chapeltown and High Green
97.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brinsworth
80.0%
Chapeltown and High Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brinsworth
459.6
Chapeltown and High Green
353.5
EPC Rating
Brinsworth
70
Chapeltown and High Green
70.1
Median Income
Brinsworth
£29,076
Chapeltown and High Green
£29,541
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Brinsworth is £181,502, which is 22% less than Chapeltown And High Green at £232,951. The most affordable entry point in Brinsworth is a flat at £117,500, while in Chapeltown And High Green it is a flat at £130,360.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Chapeltown And High Green (£161,830 vs £134,216).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chapeltown And High Green prices grew faster — 52% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 97.4 offences per 1,000 people, Chapeltown And High Green is the safer of the two – 25% lower than Brinsworth's 121.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brinsworth is violent-crime, while in Chapeltown And High Green 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 HumberChapeltown And High Green has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Brinsworth. Brinsworth has 5 schools in total, while Chapeltown And High Green has 8.
Brinsworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chapeltown and High Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (8 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brinsworth | Chapeltown and High Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 8 |
| Primary | 4 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brinsworth offers faster average downloads at 459.6 Mbps, compared to 353.5 Mbps in Chapeltown And High Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Brinsworth and 96.4% in Chapeltown And High Green. Gigabit availability stands at 90.6% in Brinsworth and 65.6% in Chapeltown And High Green.
Brinsworth is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (460 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chapeltown And High Green are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Brinsworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,063 in Brinsworth and £1,087 in Chapeltown And High Green. 62% of homes in Brinsworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Chapeltown And High Green.
Brinsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,541 in Chapeltown And High Green and £29,075.5 in Brinsworth. The median age is 42.2 in Brinsworth and 42.6 in Chapeltown And High Green. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Brinsworth and 54.5% in Chapeltown And High Green. Owner-occupancy is 61% in Brinsworth versus 61.4% in Chapeltown And High Green.
| Indicator | Brinsworth | Chapeltown and High Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,538 | 22,187 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,075.5 | £29,541 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 61% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 26.6% |
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