Town comparison
Bingley vs Hebden Bridge
Which is better to live in? 10.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Bingley is about 12% cheaper on average. Hebden Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hebden Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingley
£263,085
Hebden Bridge
£299,498
Crime Rate
Bingley
119.6
Hebden Bridge
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingley
87.5%
Hebden Bridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingley
409.8
Hebden Bridge
111.8
EPC Rating
Bingley
69.2
Hebden Bridge
68.5
Median Income
Bingley
£27,514
Hebden Bridge
£30,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Bingley is £263,085, which is 12% less than Hebden Bridge at £299,498. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Hebden Bridge it is a terraced at £253,150.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Hebden Bridge (£262,354 vs £124,374).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hebden Bridge prices grew faster — 53% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Hebden Bridge (106.8 per 1,000) compared to Bingley (119.6 per 1,000), a 12% difference. The most common crime category in Bingley is violent-crime, while in Hebden Bridge 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 HumberHebden Bridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.5% in Bingley. Bingley has 10 schools in total, while Hebden Bridge has 5.
Bingley School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hebden Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingley | Hebden Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 5 |
| Primary | 7 | 5 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bingley offers faster average downloads at 409.8 Mbps, compared to 111.8 Mbps in Hebden Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 86.8% in Hebden Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 9.5% in Hebden Bridge.
Bingley is the faster of the two by 267% on average download speed (410 vs 112 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bingley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Hebden Bridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bingley and £1,335 in Hebden Bridge. 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.1% in Hebden Bridge.
Bingley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 55.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,125 in Hebden Bridge and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 43.2 in Hebden Bridge. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 56% in Hebden Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bingley versus 64.6% in Hebden Bridge.
| Indicator | Bingley | Hebden Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,334 | 5,002 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £30,125 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 64.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 30.9% |
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