Bedale vs Northallerton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Northallerton wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Northallerton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Northallerton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedale
£340,837
Northallerton
£291,449
Crime Rate
Bedale
48.0
Northallerton
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedale
50.0%
Northallerton
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bedale
269.8
Northallerton
306.5
EPC Rating
Bedale
70.3
Northallerton
70.3
Median Income
Bedale
£29,895
Northallerton
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Bedale commands an average of £340,837, compared with £291,449 in Northallerton – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Bedale is a flat at £146,291, while in Northallerton it is a flat at £128,466.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Bedale (£241,754 vs £210,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northallerton prices grew faster — 36% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Northallerton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.4 per 1,000 versus 48 per 1,000 in Bedale. The most common crime category in Bedale is violent-crime, while in Northallerton 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 Northallerton, where 83.3% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Bedale. There are 2 schools in Bedale and 6 in Northallerton.
Bedale School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northallerton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedale | Northallerton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 306.5 Mbps in Northallerton and 269.8 Mbps in Bedale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.9% of premises in Bedale and 86.6% in Northallerton. Gigabit availability stands at 46.3% in Bedale and 56.1% in Northallerton.
Northallerton is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (307 vs 270 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bedale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Northallerton averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Bedale and £1,432 in Northallerton. 59.5% of homes in Bedale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Northallerton.
Bedale has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,895 in Bedale and £29,895 in Northallerton. The median age is 48.1 in Bedale and 48.1 in Northallerton. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Bedale versus 68.4% in Northallerton. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Bedale and 56.9% in Northallerton.
| Indicator | Bedale | Northallerton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,289 | 13,314 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.2% |
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