Town comparison
Bingley vs Otley (Leeds)
Which is better to live in? 6.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bingley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Otley (leeds) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Otley (leeds) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingley
£263,085
Otley (Leeds)
£352,238
Crime Rate
Bingley
119.6
Otley (Leeds)
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingley
87.5%
Otley (Leeds)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingley
409.8
Otley (Leeds)
375.7
EPC Rating
Bingley
69.2
Otley (Leeds)
70.3
Median Income
Bingley
£27,514
Otley (Leeds)
£29,805
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Otley (leeds) commands an average of £352,238, compared with £263,085 in Bingley – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Otley (leeds) it is a flat at £220,952.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Otley (leeds) (£220,952 vs £124,374).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bingley prices grew faster — 34% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberOtley (leeds) has a crime rate of 116.2 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 Otley (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 HumberFamilies may prefer Otley (leeds), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.5% in Bingley. There are 10 schools in Bingley and 6 in Otley (leeds).
Bingley School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Otley (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingley | Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 6 |
| Primary | 7 | 5 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 409.8 Mbps in Bingley and 375.7 Mbps in Otley (leeds). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 88.3% in Otley (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 71.4% in Otley (leeds).
Bingley is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (410 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Otley (leeds) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Bingley averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bingley and £1,370 in Otley (leeds). 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Otley (leeds).
Otley (leeds) 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 Otley (leeds) and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 46.2 in Otley (leeds). Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bingley versus 66.4% in Otley (leeds). Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 56.4% in Otley (leeds).
| Indicator | Bingley | Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,334 | 14,549 |
| 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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