Town comparison
Bingley vs Gomersal and Birkenshaw
Which is better to live in? 9.4 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 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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Bingley | Gomersal and Birkenshaw |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 5 |
| Primary | 7 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 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.
| Indicator | Bingley | Gomersal and Birkenshaw |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,334 | 13,948 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,591.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 30.4% |
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