Addingham vs Burley in Wharfedale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Addingham offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Addingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Burley in Wharfedale
£454,783
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Burley in Wharfedale
119.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Burley in Wharfedale
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Burley in Wharfedale
365.1
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Burley in Wharfedale
70.3
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Burley in Wharfedale
£29,805
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Addingham is £395,257, which is 13% less than Burley In Wharfedale at £454,783. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Burley In Wharfedale it is a flat at £214,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 26% pricier in Burley In Wharfedale (£488,225 vs £360,948).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burley In Wharfedale prices grew faster — 42% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 119.5 offences per 1,000 people, Addingham is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Burley In Wharfedale's 119.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addingham is violent-crime, while in Burley In Wharfedale 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 HumberAddingham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Burley In Wharfedale. Addingham has 1 schools in total, while Burley In Wharfedale has 2.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burley in Wharfedale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Burley in Wharfedale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Addingham offers faster average downloads at 365.1 Mbps, compared to 365.1 Mbps in Burley In Wharfedale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 91.7% in Burley In Wharfedale. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 66.9% in Burley In Wharfedale.
Addingham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (365 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Addingham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Burley In Wharfedale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,370 in Burley In Wharfedale. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Burley In Wharfedale.
Addingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,804.9 in Addingham and £29,804.9 in Burley In Wharfedale. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 46.2 in Burley In Wharfedale. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 56.4% in Burley In Wharfedale. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addingham versus 66.4% in Burley In Wharfedale.
| Indicator | Addingham | Burley in Wharfedale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 6,806 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £29,804.9 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 33.5% |
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