Town comparison
Addingham vs Otley (Leeds)
Which is better to live in? 8.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Otley (leeds) offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Otley (leeds) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Otley (Leeds)
£352,238
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Otley (Leeds)
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Otley (Leeds)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Otley (Leeds)
375.7
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Otley (Leeds)
70.3
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Otley (Leeds)
£29,805
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Otley (leeds) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £352,238 versus £395,257 in Addingham. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Otley (leeds) it is a flat at £220,952.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Otley (leeds) (£220,952 vs £179,397).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Otley (leeds) prices grew faster — 27% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116.2 offences per 1,000 people, Otley (leeds) 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 Otley (leeds) 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 100% in Otley (leeds).
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Otley (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Otley (leeds) enjoy 375.7 Mbps on average, while Addingham lags behind at 365.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 88.3% in Otley (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 71.4% in Otley (leeds).
Otley (leeds) is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (376 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Addingham is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Otley (leeds)'s band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,370 in Otley (leeds). 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Otley (leeds).
Addingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Addingham has a population of 3,247 while Otley (leeds) has 14,549. Median household income is £29,804.9 in Addingham and £29,804.9 in Otley (leeds). The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 46.2 in Otley (leeds). Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 56.4% in Otley (leeds).
| Indicator | Addingham | Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 14,549 |
| 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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