Bingley vs Cullingworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bingley offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Bingley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bingley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingley
£263,085
Cullingworth
£273,228
Crime Rate
Bingley
119.6
Cullingworth
120.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingley
87.5%
Cullingworth
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingley
409.8
Cullingworth
387.9
EPC Rating
Bingley
69.2
Cullingworth
68.8
Median Income
Bingley
£27,514
Cullingworth
£28,820
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Bingley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £263,085 versus £273,228 in Cullingworth. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Cullingworth it is a flat at £142,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Bingley (£452,943 vs £388,968).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bingley prices grew faster — 34% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 119.6 offences per 1,000 people, Bingley is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Cullingworth's 120.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bingley is violent-crime, while in Cullingworth 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 Bingley: 87.5% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Cullingworth.
Bingley School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cullingworth School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingley | Cullingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bingley enjoy 409.8 Mbps on average, while Cullingworth lags behind at 387.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 92.1% in Cullingworth. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 73.9% in Cullingworth.
Bingley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (410 vs 388 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bingley is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Cullingworth's band C (score 68.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bingley and £1,248 in Cullingworth. 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Cullingworth.
Bingley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bingley has a population of 21,334 while Cullingworth has 3,096. Median household income is £28,819.5 in Cullingworth and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 41.2 in Cullingworth. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 54.2% in Cullingworth.
| Indicator | Bingley | Cullingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,334 | 3,096 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £28,819.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 63.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 29.1% |
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