Town comparison
Addingham vs Bradford
Which is better to live in? 11.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bradford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 131% lower. Addingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Bradford
£170,910
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Bradford
119.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Bradford
92.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Bradford
350.4
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Bradford
69.2
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Bradford
£27,514
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Addingham commands an average of £395,257, compared with £170,910 in Bradford – a difference of 131%. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Bradford it is a flat at £94,628.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 163% pricier in Addingham (£338,726 vs £128,828).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradford prices grew faster — 41% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberAddingham has a crime rate of 119.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bradford at 119.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addingham is violent-crime, while in Bradford 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 92% in Bradford. There are 1 schools in Addingham and 122 in Bradford.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bradford School Inspection Breakdown
92% of 122 schools (97 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Bradford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 122 |
| Primary | 1 | 97 |
| Secondary | 0 | 25 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 365.1 Mbps in Addingham and 350.4 Mbps in Bradford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 80.1% in Bradford. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 67.1% in Bradford.
Addingham is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (365 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Addingham, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Bradford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,161 in Bradford. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Bradford.
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 Bradford. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 39.2 in Bradford. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 52.5% in Bradford. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addingham versus 61.7% in Bradford. Addingham has a population of 3,247 and Bradford has 333,968.
| Indicator | Addingham | Bradford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 333,968 |
| 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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