Area guide · West Yorkshire

Living in Haworth

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

At a glance

Haworth is a village in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 5,680. The average house price is £212,120 and the overall crime rate is 119.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Haworth ranks

Affordability
#58 of 214 cheapest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Safety
#209 of 221 safest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Schools
#124 of 213 for school inspection ratings in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Population

5,680

Avg House Price

£212,120

Crime Rate

119.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

357 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,597.4

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Haworth's detached homes (£302,222) command roughly 2.4× the price of a flat (£126,600).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Haworth prices have risen 31% over the last 9 years (£161,455 → £212,120).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£302,222	£298,000	9
Semi-Detached	£257,432	£257,500	22
Terraced	£186,538	£165,000	65
Flat	£126,600	£138,000	5

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Haworth is 119.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Haworth Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Lees Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Haworth averages 357 Mbps — 257% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Haworth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.2
% Rated C or Above	59.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,398

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,680
Median Age	47
Median Household Income	£29,597.4
Employment Rate	56.3%
Owner Occupied	67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Haworth?

The average house price in Haworth is £212,120 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Haworth?

The most affordable entry point in Haworth is a flat, with an average price of £126,600.

Is Haworth a safe place to live?

Haworth has a recorded crime rate of 119.9 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 Haworth?

Haworth has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Haworth?

Average broadband download speeds in Haworth are around 357 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.5% of premises.

How big is Haworth?

Haworth is a settlement in West Yorkshire with a population of approximately 5,680.

Most compared with

How does Haworth stack up against its neighbours?

Addingham

Haworth

House price: £395,257 · £212,120
Crime rate: 119.5 · 119.9
Distance: 8.1 mi

Bacup

Haworth

House price: £190,117 · £212,120
Crime rate: 64.2 · 119.9
Distance: 14.1 mi

Baildon

Haworth

House price: £293,681 · £212,120
Crime rate: 119.8 · 119.9
Distance: 7.3 mi

Barnoldswick

Haworth

House price: £185,134 · £212,120
Crime rate: 27.9 · 119.9
Distance: 11.5 mi

Barrowford

Haworth

House price: £195,365 · £212,120
Crime rate: 69 · 119.9
Distance: 11.3 mi

Batley

Haworth

House price: £192,201 · £212,120
Crime rate: 89.2 · 119.9
Distance: 14.8 mi

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