Addingham vs Rawdon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Addingham is about 1% cheaper on average. Rawdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Rawdon
£401,041
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Rawdon
116.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Rawdon
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Rawdon
476.7
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Rawdon
70.3
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Rawdon
£29,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Addingham is £395,257, which is 1% less than Rawdon at £401,041. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Rawdon it is a flat at £120,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Addingham (£179,397 vs £120,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rawdon prices grew faster — 46% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116 offences per 1,000 people, Rawdon 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 Rawdon 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 66.7% in Rawdon. Addingham has 1 schools in total, while Rawdon has 3.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rawdon School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Rawdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Rawdon offers faster average downloads at 476.7 Mbps, compared to 365.1 Mbps in Addingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 97.8% in Rawdon. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 94.7% in Rawdon.
Rawdon is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (477 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Addingham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Rawdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,150 in Rawdon. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Rawdon.
Rawdon has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,804.9 in Addingham and £29,489.5 in Rawdon. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 39.7 in Rawdon. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 54.6% in Rawdon. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addingham versus 59.4% in Rawdon.
| Indicator | Addingham | Rawdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 7,015 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 39.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £29,489.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 59.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 31.1% |
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