Town comparison
Addingham vs Guiseley
Which is better to live in? 8.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Guiseley offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Guiseley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Guiseley
£346,397
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Guiseley
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Guiseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Guiseley
420.4
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Guiseley
71.4
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Guiseley
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Guiseley is £346,397, which is 14% less than Addingham at £395,257. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Guiseley it is a flat at £170,775.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Addingham (£338,726 vs £282,461).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addingham prices grew faster — 24% vs 0%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116.2 offences per 1,000 people, Guiseley is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Addingham's 119.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addingham is violent-crime, while in Guiseley 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 Guiseley. Addingham has 1 schools in total, while Guiseley has 4.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Guiseley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Guiseley offers faster average downloads at 420.4 Mbps, compared to 365.1 Mbps in Addingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 94.5% in Guiseley. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 79.6% in Guiseley.
Guiseley is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (420 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Guiseley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Addingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,138 in Guiseley. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Guiseley.
Guiseley has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Guiseley and £29,804.9 in Addingham. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 40.1 in Guiseley. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 56.8% in Guiseley. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addingham versus 57% in Guiseley.
| Indicator | Addingham | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 12,462 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 34.7% |
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