Town comparison
Addingham vs Ilkley
Which is better to live in? 3.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Addingham wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Addingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Ilkley
£473,279
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Ilkley
119.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Ilkley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Ilkley
365.1
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Ilkley
70.3
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Ilkley
£29,805
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Ilkley commands an average of £473,279, compared with £395,257 in Addingham – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Ilkley it is a flat at £282,262.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Ilkley (£777,590 vs £489,462).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ilkley prices grew faster — 25% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Addingham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 119.5 per 1,000 versus 119.7 per 1,000 in Ilkley. The most common crime category in Addingham is violent-crime, while in Ilkley 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 Ilkley. There are 1 schools in Addingham and 5 in Ilkley.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ilkley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Ilkley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 365.1 Mbps in Addingham and 365.1 Mbps in Ilkley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 91.7% in Ilkley. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 66.9% in Ilkley.
Addingham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (365 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Addingham, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Ilkley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,370 in Ilkley. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Ilkley.
Addingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,804.9 in Addingham and £29,804.9 in Ilkley. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 46.2 in Ilkley. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 56.4% in Ilkley. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addingham versus 66.4% in Ilkley. Addingham has a population of 3,247 and Ilkley has 14,852.
| Indicator | Addingham | Ilkley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 14,852 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £29,804.9 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 33.5% |
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