Town comparison
Addingham vs Hebden Bridge
Which is better to live in? 14.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Hebden Bridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% lower. Hebden Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Hebden Bridge
£299,498
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Hebden Bridge
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Hebden Bridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Hebden Bridge
111.8
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Hebden Bridge
68.5
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Hebden Bridge
£30,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Addingham commands an average of £395,257, compared with £299,498 in Hebden Bridge – a difference of 32%. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Hebden Bridge it is a terraced at £253,150.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Addingham (£338,726 vs £253,150).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hebden Bridge prices grew faster — 53% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberHebden Bridge has a crime rate of 106.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Addingham at 119.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addingham is violent-crime, while in Hebden Bridge 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Addingham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hebden Bridge. There are 1 schools in Addingham and 5 in Hebden Bridge.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hebden Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Hebden Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 365.1 Mbps in Addingham and 111.8 Mbps in Hebden Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 86.8% in Hebden Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 9.5% in Hebden Bridge.
Addingham is the faster of the two by 227% on average download speed (365 vs 112 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Addingham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Hebden Bridge averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,335 in Hebden Bridge. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.1% in Hebden Bridge.
Addingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 55.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,125 in Hebden Bridge and £29,804.9 in Addingham. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 43.2 in Hebden Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addingham versus 64.6% in Hebden Bridge. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 56% in Hebden Bridge.
| Indicator | Addingham | Hebden Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 5,002 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £30,125 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 64.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 30.9% |
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