Brinsworth vs Worksop
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brinsworth wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Worksop has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Worksop edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brinsworth
£181,502
Worksop
£220,609
Crime Rate
Brinsworth
121.4
Worksop
78.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brinsworth
80.0%
Worksop
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Brinsworth
459.6
Worksop
418.8
EPC Rating
Brinsworth
70
Worksop
70.9
Median Income
Brinsworth
£29,076
Worksop
£27,853
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Worksop commands an average of £220,609, compared with £181,502 in Brinsworth – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Brinsworth is a flat at £117,500, while in Worksop it is a flat at £103,565.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Worksop (£314,109 vs £262,733).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brinsworth prices grew faster — 38% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Worksop experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.9 per 1,000 versus 121.4 per 1,000 in Brinsworth. The most common crime category in Brinsworth is violent-crime, while in Worksop 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 Worksop, where 85.7% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Brinsworth. There are 5 schools in Brinsworth and 15 in Worksop.
Brinsworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Worksop School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brinsworth | Worksop |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 15 |
| Primary | 4 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.6 Mbps in Brinsworth and 418.8 Mbps in Worksop. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Brinsworth and 94.1% in Worksop. Gigabit availability stands at 90.6% in Brinsworth and 80% in Worksop.
Brinsworth is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (460 vs 419 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Worksop, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Brinsworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,063 in Brinsworth and £1,099 in Worksop. 62% of homes in Brinsworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Worksop.
Worksop has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,075.5 in Brinsworth and £27,853.3 in Worksop. The median age is 42.2 in Brinsworth and 44.4 in Worksop. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Brinsworth and 56.2% in Worksop. Owner-occupancy is 61% in Brinsworth versus 65.9% in Worksop. Brinsworth has a population of 9,538 and Worksop has 43,435.
| Indicator | Brinsworth | Worksop |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,538 | 43,435 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,075.5 | £27,853.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 61% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 23.4% |
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