Town comparison
Bingley vs Huddersfield
Which is better to live in? 14.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Huddersfield wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Huddersfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Huddersfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingley
£263,085
Huddersfield
£219,372
Crime Rate
Bingley
119.6
Huddersfield
89.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingley
87.5%
Huddersfield
91.2%
Avg Download Speed
Bingley
409.8
Huddersfield
406
EPC Rating
Bingley
69.2
Huddersfield
68.5
Median Income
Bingley
£27,514
Huddersfield
£29,058
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £219,372, Huddersfield undercuts Bingley (£263,085) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Huddersfield it is a flat at £126,515.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Bingley (£197,752 vs £151,317).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Huddersfield prices grew faster — 39% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield, which has 43 schools, the figure is 91.2%.
Bingley School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Huddersfield School Inspection Breakdown
91.2% of 43 schools (35 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingley | Huddersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 43 |
| Primary | 7 | 35 |
| Secondary | 3 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 91.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bingley averages 409.8 Mbps – ahead of Huddersfield's 406.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 95.2% in Huddersfield. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 78% in Huddersfield.
Bingley is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (410 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bingley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Huddersfield averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bingley and £1,223 in Huddersfield. 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.4% in Huddersfield.
Bingley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 53.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,058 in Huddersfield and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 41.7 in Huddersfield. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bingley versus 65.5% in Huddersfield. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 54.9% in Huddersfield.
| Indicator | Bingley | Huddersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,334 | 140,930 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,058 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 29.9% |
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