Brinsworth vs Oughtibridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brinsworth wins on house prices with a 45% gap. Oughtibridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Oughtibridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brinsworth
£181,502
Oughtibridge
£328,390
Crime Rate
Brinsworth
121.4
Oughtibridge
97.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brinsworth
80.0%
Oughtibridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brinsworth
459.6
Oughtibridge
353.5
EPC Rating
Brinsworth
70
Oughtibridge
70.1
Median Income
Brinsworth
£29,076
Oughtibridge
£29,541
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Oughtibridge commands an average of £328,390, compared with £181,502 in Brinsworth – a difference of 45%. The most affordable entry point in Brinsworth is a flat at £117,500, while in Oughtibridge it is a flat at £143,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 43% pricier in Oughtibridge (£317,855 vs £180,202).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Oughtibridge prices grew faster — 86% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Oughtibridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 97.5 per 1,000 versus 121.4 per 1,000 in Brinsworth. The most common crime category in Brinsworth is violent-crime, while in Oughtibridge 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Oughtibridge, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Brinsworth. There are 5 schools in Brinsworth and 1 in Oughtibridge.
Brinsworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Oughtibridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brinsworth | Oughtibridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.6 Mbps in Brinsworth and 353.5 Mbps in Oughtibridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Brinsworth and 96.4% in Oughtibridge. Gigabit availability stands at 90.6% in Brinsworth and 65.6% in Oughtibridge.
Brinsworth is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (460 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Oughtibridge, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Brinsworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,063 in Brinsworth and £1,087 in Oughtibridge. 62% of homes in Brinsworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Oughtibridge.
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 Oughtibridge and £29,075.5 in Brinsworth. The median age is 42.2 in Brinsworth and 42.6 in Oughtibridge. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Brinsworth and 54.5% in Oughtibridge. Owner-occupancy is 61% in Brinsworth versus 61.4% in Oughtibridge. Brinsworth has a population of 9,538 and Oughtibridge has 3,128.
| Indicator | Brinsworth | Oughtibridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,538 | 3,128 |
| 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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