Town comparison
Bingley vs Leeds (Leeds)
Which is better to live in? 11.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bingley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Leeds (leeds) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Leeds (leeds) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingley
£263,085
Leeds (Leeds)
£295,114
Crime Rate
Bingley
119.6
Leeds (Leeds)
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingley
87.5%
Leeds (Leeds)
94.4%
Avg Download Speed
Bingley
409.8
Leeds (Leeds)
470.5
EPC Rating
Bingley
69.2
Leeds (Leeds)
71.4
Median Income
Bingley
£27,514
Leeds (Leeds)
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £263,085, Bingley undercuts Leeds (leeds) (£295,114) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Leeds (leeds) it is a flat at £172,596.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Leeds (leeds) (£172,596 vs £124,374).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bingley prices grew faster — 34% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberLeeds (leeds) has a crime rate of 116.1 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 Leeds (leeds) 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 Leeds (leeds), which has 165 schools, the figure is 94.4%.
Bingley School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leeds (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 165 schools (136 primary, 29 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingley | Leeds (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 165 |
| Primary | 7 | 136 |
| Secondary | 3 | 29 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 94.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Leeds (leeds) averages 470.5 Mbps – ahead of Bingley's 409.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 98.3% in Leeds (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 92.5% in Leeds (leeds).
Leeds (leeds) is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (471 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Leeds (leeds), 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 Leeds (leeds). 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Leeds (leeds).
Leeds (leeds) 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 Leeds (leeds) and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 40.1 in Leeds (leeds). Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 56.8% in Leeds (leeds). Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bingley versus 57% in Leeds (leeds). Bingley has a population of 21,334 and Leeds (leeds) has 536,262.
| Indicator | Bingley | Leeds (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,334 | 536,262 |
| 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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