Bedale vs Richmond
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Bedale is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 55% lower. Richmond has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Richmond edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedale
£340,837
Richmond
£764,893
Crime Rate
Bedale
48.0
Richmond
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedale
50.0%
Richmond
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedale
269.8
Richmond
294.6
EPC Rating
Bedale
70.3
Richmond
70.3
Median Income
Bedale
£29,895
Richmond
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Richmond commands an average of £764,893, compared with £340,837 in Bedale – a difference of 55%. The most affordable entry point in Bedale is a flat at £146,291, while in Richmond it is a flat at £576,882.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 75% pricier in Richmond (£576,882 vs £146,291).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedale prices grew faster — 31% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberRichmond has a crime rate of 47.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Bedale at 48 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bedale is violent-crime, while in Richmond 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 Richmond, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Bedale. There are 2 schools in Bedale and 5 in Richmond.
Bedale School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Richmond School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedale | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 294.6 Mbps in Richmond and 269.8 Mbps in Bedale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.9% of premises in Bedale and 81.6% in Richmond. Gigabit availability stands at 46.3% in Bedale and 51.4% in Richmond.
Richmond is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (295 vs 270 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bedale, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Richmond. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Bedale and £1,432 in Richmond. 59.5% of homes in Bedale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Richmond.
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 Richmond. The median age is 48.1 in Bedale and 48.1 in Richmond. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Bedale and 56.9% in Richmond. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Bedale versus 68.4% in Richmond. Bedale has a population of 3,289 and Richmond has 8,076.
| Indicator | Bedale | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,289 | 8,076 |
| 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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