Town comparison
Addingham vs Bingley
Which is better to live in? 6.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bingley wins on house prices with a 50% gap. Addingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Bingley
£263,085
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Bingley
119.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Bingley
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Bingley
409.8
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Bingley
69.2
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Bingley
£27,514
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Addingham commands an average of £395,257, compared with £263,085 in Bingley – a difference of 50%. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Bingley it is a flat at £124,374.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 71% pricier in Addingham (£338,726 vs £197,752).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bingley prices grew faster — 34% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Addingham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 119.5 per 1,000 versus 119.6 per 1,000 in Bingley. The most common crime category in Addingham is violent-crime, while in Bingley it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies may prefer Addingham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.5% in Bingley. There are 1 schools in Addingham and 10 in Bingley.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bingley School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Bingley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 409.8 Mbps in Bingley and 365.1 Mbps in Addingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 95.1% in Bingley. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 78.1% in Bingley.
Bingley is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (410 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Addingham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Bingley averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,161 in Bingley. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Bingley.
Addingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,804.9 in Addingham and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 39.2 in Bingley. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addingham versus 61.7% in Bingley. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 52.5% in Bingley.
| Indicator | Addingham | Bingley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 21,334 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 39.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £27,514 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 61.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 27.4% |
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