Addingham vs Colne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Colne offers lower property prices by roughly 119%. Colne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Colne
£180,447
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Colne
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Colne
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Colne
311
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Colne
68.4
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Colne
£27,268
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Colne is £180,447, which is 119% less than Addingham at £395,257. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Colne it is a flat at £120,650.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 152% pricier in Addingham (£338,726 vs £134,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Colne prices grew faster — 26% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 69.2 offences per 1,000 people, Colne is the safer of the two – 73% lower than Addingham's 119.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addingham is violent-crime, while in Colne 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 75% in Colne. Addingham has 1 schools in total, while Colne has 10.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Colne School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Colne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Addingham offers faster average downloads at 365.1 Mbps, compared to 311.0 Mbps in Colne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 92.1% in Colne. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 56.1% in Colne.
Addingham is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (365 vs 311 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Addingham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Colne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,391 in Colne. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.3% in Colne.
Addingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 53.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,804.9 in Addingham and £27,268 in Colne. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 41.4 in Colne. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 52.7% in Colne. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addingham versus 65% in Colne.
| Indicator | Addingham | Colne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 18,914 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 41.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £27,268 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 25.4% |
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