Bingley vs Colne

Property in Bingley commands an average of £263,085, compared with £180,447 in Colne – a difference of 46%. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Colne it is a flat at £120,650.

Residents of Colne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.2 per 1,000 versus 119.6 per 1,000 in Bingley. The most common crime category in Bingley is violent-crime, while in Colne 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 Bingley, where 87.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Colne. There are 10 schools in Bingley and 10 in Colne.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 409.8 Mbps in Bingley and 311.0 Mbps in Colne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 92.1% in Colne. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 56.1% in Colne.

→Bingley is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (410 vs 311 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bingley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Colne averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bingley and £1,391 in Colne. 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.3% in Colne.

→Bingley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 53.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £27,514 in Bingley and £27,268 in Colne. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 41.4 in Colne. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bingley versus 65% in Colne. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 52.7% in Colne.

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