Bingley vs Burley in Wharfedale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBurley 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies 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.
| Metric | Bingley | Burley in Wharfedale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 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.
| Indicator | Bingley | Burley in Wharfedale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,334 | 6,806 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,804.9 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 33.5% |
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