Town comparison
Bingley vs Ilkley
Which is better to live in? 5.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bingley offers lower property prices by roughly 44%. Bingley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ilkley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingley
£263,085
Ilkley
£473,279
Crime Rate
Bingley
119.6
Ilkley
119.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingley
87.5%
Ilkley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingley
409.8
Ilkley
365.1
EPC Rating
Bingley
69.2
Ilkley
70.3
Median Income
Bingley
£27,514
Ilkley
£29,805
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Bingley is £263,085, which is 44% less than Ilkley at £473,279. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Ilkley it is a flat at £282,262.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Ilkley (£282,262 vs £124,374).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bingley prices grew faster — 34% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 119.6 offences per 1,000 people, Bingley is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Ilkley's 119.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bingley is violent-crime, while in Ilkley 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 HumberIlkley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.5% in Bingley. Bingley has 10 schools in total, while Ilkley has 5.
Bingley School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ilkley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingley | Ilkley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 5 |
| Primary | 7 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bingley offers faster average downloads at 409.8 Mbps, compared to 365.1 Mbps in Ilkley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 91.7% in Ilkley. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 66.9% in Ilkley.
Bingley is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (410 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ilkley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Bingley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bingley and £1,370 in Ilkley. 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Ilkley.
Ilkley has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,804.9 in Ilkley and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 46.2 in Ilkley. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 56.4% in Ilkley. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bingley versus 66.4% in Ilkley.
| Indicator | Bingley | Ilkley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,334 | 14,852 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,804.9 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 33.5% |
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