Area guide · West Yorkshire
Living in Drighlington
A snapshot of life in Drighlington, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
At a glance
Drighlington is a village in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 5,280. The average house price is £290,841 and the overall crime rate is 116.1 per 1,000 residents.
Where Drighlington ranks
Population
5,280
Avg House Price
£290,841
Crime Rate
116.1/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
0%
Avg Download Speed
491 Mbps
EPC Rating
C
Median Income
£29,345.7
Median Age
40.3
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Drighlington's detached homes (£387,815) command roughly 4.0× the price of a flat (£95,857).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Drighlington prices have risen 62% over the last 9 years (£179,083 → £290,841).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £387,815 | £387,850 | 44 |
| Semi-Detached | £268,594 | £265,248 | 62 |
| Terraced | £191,272 | £186,250 | 20 |
| Flat | £95,857 | £90,500 | 7 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Drighlington is 116.1 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Drighlington: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).
Schools & Education
School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
School Details
| Total Schools | 1 |
| Primary | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% |
Schools in this area
| School | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Drighlington Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement |
Broadband & Connectivity
Drighlington averages 491 Mbps — 391% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Drighlington homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.3% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | C |
| Average EPC Score | 69.7 |
| % Rated C or Above | 59.3% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,174 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 5,280 |
| Median Age | 40.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,345.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Drighlington?
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Drighlington?
Is Drighlington a safe place to live?
How are the schools in Drighlington?
What broadband speeds are available in Drighlington?
How big is Drighlington?
Most compared with
How does Drighlington stack up against its neighbours?
Baildon
vsDrighlington
- House price
- £293,681 · £290,841
- Crime rate
- 119.8 · 116.1
- Distance
- 7.9 mi
Barugh Green and Redbrook
vsDrighlington
- House price
- £255,492 · £290,841
- Crime rate
- 94.8 · 116.1
- Distance
- 14.3 mi
Batley
vsDrighlington
- House price
- £192,201 · £290,841
- Crime rate
- 89.2 · 116.1
- Distance
- 2.7 mi
Bingley
vsDrighlington
- House price
- £263,085 · £290,841
- Crime rate
- 119.6 · 116.1
- Distance
- 9.6 mi
Bradford
vsDrighlington
- House price
- £170,910 · £290,841
- Crime rate
- 119.6 · 116.1
- Distance
- 4.8 mi
Bramhope
vsDrighlington
- House price
- £546,369 · £290,841
- Crime rate
- 116.2 · 116.1
- Distance
- 9.1 mi