Town comparison
Bingley vs Gildersome
Which is better to live in? 10.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bingley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Gildersome has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gildersome edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingley
£263,085
Gildersome
£327,646
Crime Rate
Bingley
119.6
Gildersome
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingley
87.5%
Gildersome
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingley
409.8
Gildersome
486
EPC Rating
Bingley
69.2
Gildersome
71.4
Median Income
Bingley
£27,514
Gildersome
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Gildersome commands an average of £327,646, compared with £263,085 in Bingley – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Gildersome it is a terraced at £208,984.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Bingley (£452,943 vs £386,163).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gildersome prices grew faster — 43% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberGildersome has a crime rate of 116.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Bingley at 119.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bingley is violent-crime, while in Gildersome 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 Gildersome, 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 Gildersome.
Bingley School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gildersome School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingley | Gildersome |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 486.0 Mbps in Gildersome and 409.8 Mbps in Bingley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 98.5% in Gildersome. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 96.5% in Gildersome.
Gildersome is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (486 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Gildersome leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Bingley averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bingley and £1,138 in Gildersome. 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Gildersome.
Gildersome has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Gildersome and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 40.1 in Gildersome. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bingley versus 57% in Gildersome. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 56.8% in Gildersome.
| Indicator | Bingley | Gildersome |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,334 | 6,278 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 34.7% |
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