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Area guide · West Yorkshire

Living in Cullingworth

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

At a glance

Cullingworth is a village in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 3,096. The average house price is £273,228 and the overall crime rate is 120.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Cullingworth ranks

Population

3,096

Avg House Price

£273,228

Crime Rate

120.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

50%

Avg Download Speed

388 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£28,819.5

Median Age

41.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Cullingworth's detached homes (£388,968) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£142,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Cullingworth prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£209,693 → £273,228).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£388,968£385,00017
Semi-Detached£250,579£277,00019
Terraced£212,200£222,50020
Flat£142,750£120,0003

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Cullingworth is 120.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Cullingworth: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools2
Primary1
Secondary1
% Top two bands50%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Cullingworth Village Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Parkside SchoolSecondaryInadequate

Broadband & Connectivity

Cullingworth averages 388 Mbps — 288% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Cullingworth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score68.8
% Rated C or Above57.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,248

Demographics & Economy

Population3,096
Median Age41.2
Median Household Income£28,819.5
Employment Rate54.2%
Owner Occupied63.1%
Degree-Level Qualified29.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Cullingworth?
The average house price in Cullingworth is £273,228 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Cullingworth?
The most affordable entry point in Cullingworth is a flat, with an average price of £142,750.
Is Cullingworth a safe place to live?
Cullingworth has a recorded crime rate of 120.2 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 Cullingworth?
Cullingworth has 2 schools in total, with 50% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Cullingworth?
Average broadband download speeds in Cullingworth are around 388 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.1% of premises.
How big is Cullingworth?
Cullingworth is a settlement in West Yorkshire with a population of approximately 3,096.

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