Addingham vs Cross Hills and Steeton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cross Hills And Steeton wins on house prices with a 69% gap. Cross Hills And Steeton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Cross Hills and Steeton
£233,856
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Cross Hills and Steeton
67.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Cross Hills and Steeton
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Cross Hills and Steeton
414.4
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Cross Hills and Steeton
70.2
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Cross Hills and Steeton
£29,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £233,856, Cross Hills And Steeton undercuts Addingham (£395,257) by around 69% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Cross Hills And Steeton it is a flat at £122,867.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 76% pricier in Addingham (£338,726 vs £191,953).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addingham prices grew faster — 24% vs -5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Cross Hills And Steeton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 67.7 per 1,000 versus 119.5 per 1,000 in Addingham. The most common crime category in Addingham is violent-crime, while in Cross Hills And Steeton 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 HumberOf the 1 schools in Addingham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cross Hills And Steeton, which has 4 schools, the figure is 75%.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cross Hills and Steeton School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Cross Hills and Steeton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cross Hills And Steeton averages 414.4 Mbps – ahead of Addingham's 365.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 92.8% in Cross Hills And Steeton. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 80.2% in Cross Hills And Steeton.
Cross Hills And Steeton is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (414 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Addingham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Cross Hills And Steeton averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,398 in Cross Hills And Steeton. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Cross Hills And Steeton.
Addingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,804.9 in Addingham and £29,597.4 in Cross Hills And Steeton. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 47 in Cross Hills And Steeton. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addingham versus 67.5% in Cross Hills And Steeton. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 56.3% in Cross Hills And Steeton.
| Indicator | Addingham | Cross Hills and Steeton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 9,828 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £29,597.4 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 33.4% |
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