Town comparison
Bingley vs Mirfield
Which is better to live in? 13.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bingley offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Mirfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Mirfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingley
£263,085
Mirfield
£268,461
Crime Rate
Bingley
119.6
Mirfield
89.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingley
87.5%
Mirfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingley
409.8
Mirfield
417.2
EPC Rating
Bingley
69.2
Mirfield
68.5
Median Income
Bingley
£27,514
Mirfield
£29,592
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Bingley is £263,085, which is 2% less than Mirfield at £268,461. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Mirfield it is a flat at £125,146.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Bingley (£452,943 vs £405,794).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mirfield prices grew faster — 43% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 89.2 offences per 1,000 people, Mirfield is the safer of the two – 34% lower than Bingley's 119.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bingley is violent-crime, while in Mirfield 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 HumberMirfield has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.5% in Bingley. Bingley has 10 schools in total, while Mirfield has 7.
Bingley School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mirfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingley | Mirfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 7 |
| Primary | 7 | 5 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Mirfield offers faster average downloads at 417.2 Mbps, compared to 409.8 Mbps in Bingley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 94% in Mirfield. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 81.1% in Mirfield.
Mirfield is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (417 vs 410 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 Mirfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bingley and £1,279 in Mirfield. 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Mirfield.
Bingley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,591.5 in Mirfield and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 42.5 in Mirfield. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 55.5% in Mirfield. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bingley versus 65% in Mirfield.
| Indicator | Bingley | Mirfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,334 | 19,614 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,591.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 30.4% |
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