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Area guide · West Yorkshire

Living in Cross Hills and Steeton

A snapshot of life in Cross Hills and Steeton, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Cross Hills and Steeton is a village in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 9,828. The average house price is £233,856 and the overall crime rate is 67.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Cross Hills and Steeton ranks

Population

9,828

Avg House Price

£233,856

Crime Rate

67.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

75%

Avg Download Speed

414 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,597.4

Median Age

47

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Cross Hills And Steeton's detached homes (£341,655) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£122,867).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Cross Hills And Steeton prices have fallen 5% over the last 9 years (£245,496 → £233,856).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£341,655£329,95019
Semi-Detached£248,710£245,50046
Terraced£191,953£190,00039
Flat£122,867£124,50017

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Cross Hills and Steeton is 67.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Cross Hills And Steeton: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools4
Primary3
Secondary1
% Top two bands75%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Eastburn Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Glusburn Community Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
South Craven SchoolSecondaryGood
Steeton Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Cross Hills And Steeton averages 414 Mbps — 314% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Cross Hills And Steeton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.2
% Rated C or Above59.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,398

Demographics & Economy

Population9,828
Median Age47
Median Household Income£29,597.4
Employment Rate56.3%
Owner Occupied67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified33.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Cross Hills And Steeton?
The average house price in Cross Hills And Steeton is £233,856 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Cross Hills And Steeton?
The most affordable entry point in Cross Hills And Steeton is a flat, with an average price of £122,867.
Is Cross Hills And Steeton a safe place to live?
Cross Hills And Steeton has a recorded crime rate of 67.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Cross Hills And Steeton?
Cross Hills And Steeton has 4 schools in total, with 75% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Cross Hills And Steeton?
Average broadband download speeds in Cross Hills And Steeton are around 414 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.8% of premises.
How big is Cross Hills And Steeton?
Cross Hills And Steeton is a settlement in West Yorkshire with a population of approximately 9,828.

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