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Addingham vs Cross Hills and Steeton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricAddinghamCross Hills and Steeton
Total Schools14
Primary13
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAddinghamCross Hills and Steeton
Population3,2479,828
Median Age46.247
Median Household Income£29,804.9£29,597.4
Employment Rate56.4%56.3%
Owner Occupied66.4%67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified33.5%33.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Addingham and Cross Hills And Steeton?
Addingham and Cross Hills And Steeton are approximately 4.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Addingham or Cross Hills And Steeton?
Cross Hills And Steeton is cheaper, with an average house price of £233,856.
Is Addingham or Cross Hills And Steeton safer?
Cross Hills And Steeton has the lower crime rate at 67.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Addingham or Cross Hills And Steeton?
Addingham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Addingham or Cross Hills And Steeton?
Cross Hills And Steeton has faster average broadband at 414.4 Mbps.

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