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Area guide · West Yorkshire

Living in Rawdon

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

At a glance

Rawdon is a village in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 7,015. The average house price is £401,041 and the overall crime rate is 116.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Rawdon ranks

Population

7,015

Avg House Price

£401,041

Crime Rate

116.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

477 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,489.5

Median Age

39.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Rawdon's detached homes (£756,750) command roughly 6.3× the price of a flat (£120,625).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Rawdon prices have risen 46% over the last 9 years (£274,330 → £401,041).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£756,750£570,00022
Semi-Detached£357,649£327,50036
Terraced£275,069£257,00051
Flat£120,625£120,6252

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Rawdon is 116.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Rawdon: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools3
Primary2
Secondary1
% Top two bands66.7%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Benton Park SchoolSecondaryRequires improvement
Rawdon Littlemoor Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Rawdon St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Rawdon averages 477 Mbps — 377% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Rawdon homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.3
% Rated C or Above62.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,150

Demographics & Economy

Population7,015
Median Age39.7
Median Household Income£29,489.5
Employment Rate54.6%
Owner Occupied59.4%
Degree-Level Qualified31.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Rawdon?
The average house price in Rawdon is £401,041 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Rawdon?
The most affordable entry point in Rawdon is a flat, with an average price of £120,625.
Is Rawdon a safe place to live?
Rawdon has a recorded crime rate of 116.0 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 Rawdon?
Rawdon has 3 schools in total, with 66.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Rawdon?
Average broadband download speeds in Rawdon are around 477 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.8% of premises.
How big is Rawdon?
Rawdon is a settlement in West Yorkshire with a population of approximately 7,015.

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