The verdict
Property in Earby is about 129% cheaper on average. Earby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Earby
£172,890
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Earby
69.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Earby
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Earby
447.3
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Earby
70
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Earby
£29,567
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Earby more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £172,890 versus £395,257 in Addingham. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Earby it is a flat at £117,550.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 137% pricier in Addingham (£338,726 vs £143,024).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Earby prices grew faster — 36% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Earby (69.5 per 1,000) compared to Addingham (119.5 per 1,000), a 72% difference. The most common crime category in Addingham is violent-crime, while in Earby 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 HumberSchool quality favours Addingham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Earby.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Earby School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Earby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Earby enjoy 447.3 Mbps on average, while Addingham lags behind at 365.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 96% in Earby. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 87.8% in Earby.
Earby is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (447 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Addingham is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Earby's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,427 in Earby. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Earby.
Addingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Addingham has a population of 3,247 while Earby has 4,416. Median household income is £29,804.9 in Addingham and £29,566.6 in Earby. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 47.3 in Earby. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 56.4% in Earby.
| Indicator | Addingham | Earby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 4,416 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £29,566.6 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 33.1% |
Location
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