Town comparison
Bingley vs Guiseley
Which is better to live in? 5.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bingley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower. Guiseley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Guiseley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingley
£263,085
Guiseley
£346,397
Crime Rate
Bingley
119.6
Guiseley
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingley
87.5%
Guiseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingley
409.8
Guiseley
420.4
EPC Rating
Bingley
69.2
Guiseley
71.4
Median Income
Bingley
£27,514
Guiseley
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £263,085, Bingley undercuts Guiseley (£346,397) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Guiseley it is a flat at £170,775.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Guiseley (£282,461 vs £197,752).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bingley prices grew faster — 34% vs 0%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberGuiseley has a crime rate of 116.2 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 Guiseley 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 Guiseley, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bingley School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Guiseley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingley | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 4 |
| Primary | 7 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Guiseley averages 420.4 Mbps – ahead of Bingley's 409.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 94.5% in Guiseley. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 79.6% in Guiseley.
Guiseley is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (420 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Guiseley, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Bingley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bingley and £1,138 in Guiseley. 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Guiseley.
Guiseley 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 Guiseley and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 40.1 in Guiseley. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 56.8% in Guiseley. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bingley versus 57% in Guiseley. Bingley has a population of 21,334 and Guiseley has 12,462.
| Indicator | Bingley | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,334 | 12,462 |
| 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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