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Bingley vs Burley in Wharfedale

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bingley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 42% lower. Burley In Wharfedale has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burley In Wharfedale edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bingley

£263,085

Burley in Wharfedale

£454,783

Crime Rate

Bingley

119.6

Burley in Wharfedale

119.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bingley

87.5%

Burley in Wharfedale

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bingley

409.8

Burley in Wharfedale

365.1

EPC Rating

Bingley

69.2

Burley in Wharfedale

70.3

Median Income

Bingley

£27,514

Burley in Wharfedale

£29,805

Property in Burley In Wharfedale commands an average of £454,783, compared with £263,085 in Bingley – a difference of 42%. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Burley In Wharfedale it is a flat at £214,143.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 47% pricier in Burley In Wharfedale (£488,225 vs £260,212).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Burley In Wharfedale prices grew faster — 42% vs 34%.

Burley In Wharfedale has a crime rate of 119.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bingley at 119.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bingley is violent-crime, while in Burley In Wharfedale it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Burley In Wharfedale, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.5% in Bingley. There are 10 schools in Bingley and 2 in Burley In Wharfedale.

Bingley School Inspection Breakdown

87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Burley in Wharfedale School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBingleyBurley in Wharfedale
Total Schools102
Primary72
Secondary30
% Top two bands87.5%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 409.8 Mbps in Bingley and 365.1 Mbps in Burley In Wharfedale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 91.7% in Burley In Wharfedale. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 66.9% in Burley In Wharfedale.

Bingley is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (410 vs 365 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Burley In Wharfedale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Bingley averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bingley and £1,370 in Burley In Wharfedale. 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Burley In Wharfedale.

Burley In Wharfedale has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,804.9 in Burley In Wharfedale and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 46.2 in Burley In Wharfedale. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bingley versus 66.4% in Burley In Wharfedale. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 56.4% in Burley In Wharfedale.

IndicatorBingleyBurley in Wharfedale
Population21,3346,806
Median Age39.246.2
Median Household Income£27,514£29,804.9
Employment Rate52.5%56.4%
Owner Occupied61.7%66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified27.4%33.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bingley and Burley In Wharfedale?
Bingley and Burley In Wharfedale are approximately 5.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bingley or Burley In Wharfedale?
Bingley is cheaper, with an average house price of £263,085.
Is Bingley or Burley In Wharfedale safer?
Burley In Wharfedale has the lower crime rate at 119.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bingley or Burley In Wharfedale?
Burley In Wharfedale has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bingley or Burley In Wharfedale?
Bingley has faster average broadband at 409.8 Mbps.

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