Town comparison
Bingley vs Drighlington
Which is better to live in? 9.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bingley wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Drighlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bingley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingley
£263,085
Drighlington
£290,841
Crime Rate
Bingley
119.6
Drighlington
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingley
87.5%
Drighlington
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingley
409.8
Drighlington
490.6
EPC Rating
Bingley
69.2
Drighlington
69.7
Median Income
Bingley
£27,514
Drighlington
£29,346
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Drighlington commands an average of £290,841, compared with £263,085 in Bingley – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Drighlington it is a flat at £95,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Bingley (£124,374 vs £95,857).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Drighlington prices grew faster — 62% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Drighlington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.1 per 1,000 versus 119.6 per 1,000 in Bingley. The most common crime category in Bingley is violent-crime, while in Drighlington 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 0% in Drighlington. There are 10 schools in Bingley and 1 in Drighlington.
Bingley School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Drighlington School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingley | Drighlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 490.6 Mbps in Drighlington and 409.8 Mbps in Bingley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 98.6% in Drighlington. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 98% in Drighlington.
Drighlington is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (491 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Drighlington, scoring 69.7 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Bingley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bingley and £1,174 in Drighlington. 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.3% in Drighlington.
Drighlington has more energy-efficient housing — 59.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,345.7 in Drighlington and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 40.3 in Drighlington. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 54.7% in Drighlington. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bingley versus 61.4% in Drighlington. Bingley has a population of 21,334 and Drighlington has 5,280.
| Indicator | Bingley | Drighlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,334 | 5,280 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 40.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,345.7 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 30.7% |
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