Town comparison
Bingley vs Todmorden
Which is better to live in? 14.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Todmorden offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Todmorden has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bingley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingley
£263,085
Todmorden
£232,885
Crime Rate
Bingley
119.6
Todmorden
106.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingley
87.5%
Todmorden
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Bingley
409.8
Todmorden
84.9
EPC Rating
Bingley
69.2
Todmorden
70.3
Median Income
Bingley
£27,514
Todmorden
£29,604
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Todmorden is £232,885, which is 13% less than Bingley at £263,085. The most affordable entry point in Bingley is a flat at £124,374, while in Todmorden it is a terraced at £167,307.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Todmorden (£202,758 vs £124,374).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Todmorden prices grew faster — 38% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 106.5 offences per 1,000 people, Todmorden is the safer of the two – 12% lower than Bingley's 119.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bingley is violent-crime, while in Todmorden 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 HumberBingley has 87.5% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.5% in Todmorden. Bingley has 10 schools in total, while Todmorden has 8.
Bingley School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Todmorden School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingley | Todmorden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 8 |
| Primary | 7 | 7 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bingley offers faster average downloads at 409.8 Mbps, compared to 84.9 Mbps in Todmorden. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Bingley and 87.8% in Todmorden. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Bingley and 3.1% in Todmorden.
Bingley is the faster of the two by 383% on average download speed (410 vs 85 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Todmorden 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 £1,198 in Todmorden. 59.2% of homes in Bingley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Todmorden.
Todmorden has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,603.7 in Todmorden and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 39.2 in Bingley and 41.7 in Todmorden. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bingley and 54.4% in Todmorden. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bingley versus 61.6% in Todmorden.
| Indicator | Bingley | Todmorden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,334 | 12,971 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,603.7 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.2% |
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