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Bingley vs Gomersal and Birkenshaw

Which is better to live in? 9.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bingley wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Gomersal And Birkenshaw has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bingley edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bingley

£263,085

Gomersal and Birkenshaw

£278,481

Crime Rate

Bingley

119.6

Gomersal and Birkenshaw

89.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bingley

87.5%

Gomersal and Birkenshaw

80.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bingley

409.8

Gomersal and Birkenshaw

455.8

EPC Rating

Bingley

69.2

Gomersal and Birkenshaw

68.5

Median Income

Bingley

£27,514

Gomersal and Birkenshaw

£29,592

At £263,085, Bingley undercuts Gomersal And Birkenshaw (£278,481) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Gomersal And Birkenshaw it is a flat at £124,625.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 16% pricier in Bingley (£260,212 vs £225,291).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Gomersal And Birkenshaw prices grew faster — 44% vs 34%.

Residents of Gomersal And Birkenshaw experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.2 per 1,000 versus 119.6 per 1,000 in Bingley. The most common crime category in Bingley is violent-crime, while in Gomersal And Birkenshaw it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 10 schools in Bingley, 87.5% are in the top two inspection bands. In Gomersal And Birkenshaw, which has 5 schools, the figure is 80%.

Bingley School Inspection Breakdown

87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Gomersal and Birkenshaw School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBingleyGomersal and Birkenshaw
Total Schools105
Primary74
Secondary31
% Top two bands87.5%80%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Gomersal And Birkenshaw averages 455.8 Mbps – ahead of Bingley's 409.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 97.2% in Gomersal And Birkenshaw. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 89.8% in Gomersal And Birkenshaw.

Gomersal And Birkenshaw is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (456 vs 410 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Bingley, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Gomersal And Birkenshaw. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bingley and £1,279 in Gomersal And Birkenshaw. 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Gomersal And Birkenshaw.

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 Gomersal And Birkenshaw and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 42.5 in Gomersal And Birkenshaw. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 55.5% in Gomersal And Birkenshaw. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bingley versus 65% in Gomersal And Birkenshaw. Bingley has a population of 21,334 and Gomersal And Birkenshaw has 13,948.

IndicatorBingleyGomersal and Birkenshaw
Population21,33413,948
Median Age39.242.5
Median Household Income£27,514£29,591.5
Employment Rate52.5%55.5%
Owner Occupied61.7%65%
Degree-Level Qualified27.4%30.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bingley and Gomersal And Birkenshaw?
Bingley and Gomersal And Birkenshaw are approximately 9.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bingley or Gomersal And Birkenshaw?
Bingley is cheaper, with an average house price of £263,085.
Is Bingley or Gomersal And Birkenshaw safer?
Gomersal And Birkenshaw has the lower crime rate at 89.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bingley or Gomersal And Birkenshaw?
Bingley has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 87.5%.
Which has faster broadband, Bingley or Gomersal And Birkenshaw?
Gomersal And Birkenshaw has faster average broadband at 455.8 Mbps.

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