Town comparison
Addingham vs Harrogate
Which is better to live in? 14.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Addingham is about 11% cheaper on average. Harrogate has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Harrogate
£442,634
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Harrogate
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Harrogate
94.4%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Harrogate
478.3
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Harrogate
70.3
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Harrogate
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Addingham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £395,257 versus £442,634 in Harrogate. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Harrogate it is a flat at £286,061.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Harrogate (£286,061 vs £179,397).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Harrogate prices grew faster — 28% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.4 offences per 1,000 people, Harrogate is the safer of the two – 152% lower than Addingham's 119.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addingham is violent-crime, while in Harrogate 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 94.4% in Harrogate.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harrogate School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 22 schools (17 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Harrogate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 22 |
| Primary | 1 | 17 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Harrogate enjoy 478.3 Mbps on average, while Addingham lags behind at 365.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 97.7% in Harrogate. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 94% in Harrogate.
Harrogate is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (478 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Addingham is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Harrogate's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,432 in Harrogate. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Harrogate.
Addingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Addingham has a population of 3,247 while Harrogate has 75,522. Median household income is £29,895 in Harrogate and £29,804.9 in Addingham. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 48.1 in Harrogate. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 56.9% in Harrogate.
| Indicator | Addingham | Harrogate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 75,522 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 34.2% |
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