Town comparison
Bingley vs Bradford
Which is better to live in? 4.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bradford offers lower property prices by roughly 54%. Bingley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingley
£263,085
Bradford
£170,910
Crime Rate
Bingley
119.6
Bradford
119.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingley
87.5%
Bradford
92.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingley
409.8
Bradford
350.4
EPC Rating
Bingley
69.2
Bradford
69.2
Median Income
Bingley
£27,514
Bradford
£27,514
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Bradford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £170,910 versus £263,085 in Bingley. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Bradford it is a flat at £94,628.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 54% pricier in Bingley (£452,943 vs £293,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradford prices grew faster — 41% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Bingley (119.6 per 1,000) compared to Bradford (119.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bingley is violent-crime, while in Bradford 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 Bradford: 92% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 87.5% in Bingley.
Bingley School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bradford School Inspection Breakdown
92% of 122 schools (97 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingley | Bradford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 122 |
| Primary | 7 | 97 |
| Secondary | 3 | 25 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 92% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bingley enjoy 409.8 Mbps on average, while Bradford lags behind at 350.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 80.1% in Bradford. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 67.1% in Bradford.
Bingley is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (410 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bingley is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Bradford's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bingley and £1,161 in Bradford. 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Bradford.
Bingley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bingley has a population of 21,334 while Bradford has 333,968. Median household income is £27,514 in Bingley and £27,514 in Bradford. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 39.2 in Bradford. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 52.5% in Bradford.
| Indicator | Bingley | Bradford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,334 | 333,968 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 39.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £27,514 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 61.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
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