Bingley vs Cleckheaton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cleckheaton wins on house prices with a 19% gap. Cleckheaton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bingley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingley
£263,085
Cleckheaton
£221,889
Crime Rate
Bingley
119.6
Cleckheaton
89.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingley
87.5%
Cleckheaton
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bingley
409.8
Cleckheaton
455.8
EPC Rating
Bingley
69.2
Cleckheaton
68.5
Median Income
Bingley
£27,514
Cleckheaton
£29,592
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Bingley commands an average of £263,085, compared with £221,889 in Cleckheaton – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Cleckheaton it is a flat at £114,339.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Bingley (£197,752 vs £156,707).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleckheaton prices grew faster — 35% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Cleckheaton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.1 per 1,000 versus 119.6 per 1,000 in Bingley. The most common crime category in Bingley is violent-crime, while in Cleckheaton 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 Bingley, where 87.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Cleckheaton. There are 10 schools in Bingley and 4 in Cleckheaton.
Bingley School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cleckheaton School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingley | Cleckheaton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 4 |
| Primary | 7 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 455.8 Mbps in Cleckheaton and 409.8 Mbps in Bingley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 97.2% in Cleckheaton. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 89.8% in Cleckheaton.
Cleckheaton is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (456 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bingley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Cleckheaton averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bingley and £1,279 in Cleckheaton. 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Cleckheaton.
Bingley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,591.5 in Cleckheaton and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 42.5 in Cleckheaton. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bingley versus 65% in Cleckheaton. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 55.5% in Cleckheaton.
| Indicator | Bingley | Cleckheaton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,334 | 11,607 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,591.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 30.4% |
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