Bingley vs Morley (Leeds)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Morley (leeds) offers lower property prices by roughly 19%. Morley (leeds) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Morley (leeds) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingley
£263,085
Morley (Leeds)
£220,412
Crime Rate
Bingley
119.6
Morley (Leeds)
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingley
87.5%
Morley (Leeds)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingley
409.8
Morley (Leeds)
486
EPC Rating
Bingley
69.2
Morley (Leeds)
71.4
Median Income
Bingley
£27,514
Morley (Leeds)
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Morley (leeds) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £220,412 versus £263,085 in Bingley. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Morley (leeds) it is a flat at £122,097.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Bingley (£452,943 vs £366,765).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bingley prices grew faster — 34% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116.1 offences per 1,000 people, Morley (leeds) is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Bingley's 119.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bingley is violent-crime, while in Morley (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 HumberSchool quality favours Morley (leeds): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 87.5% in Bingley.
Bingley School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Morley (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingley | Morley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 9 |
| Primary | 7 | 7 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Morley (leeds) enjoy 486.0 Mbps on average, while Bingley lags behind at 409.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 98.5% in Morley (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 96.5% in Morley (leeds).
Morley (leeds) is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (486 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Morley (leeds) is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Bingley's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bingley and £1,138 in Morley (leeds). 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Morley (leeds).
Morley (leeds) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bingley has a population of 21,334 while Morley (leeds) has 32,562. Median household income is £31,465 in Morley (leeds) and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 40.1 in Morley (leeds). Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 56.8% in Morley (leeds).
| Indicator | Bingley | Morley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,334 | 32,562 |
| 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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