Boroughbridge vs Harrogate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Boroughbridge is about 34% cheaper on average. Boroughbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Harrogate edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boroughbridge
£293,945
Harrogate
£442,634
Crime Rate
Boroughbridge
47.3
Harrogate
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boroughbridge
50.0%
Harrogate
94.4%
Avg Download Speed
Boroughbridge
346.6
Harrogate
478.3
EPC Rating
Boroughbridge
70.3
Harrogate
70.3
Median Income
Boroughbridge
£29,895
Harrogate
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Boroughbridge is £293,945, which is 34% less than Harrogate at £442,634. The most affordable entry point in Boroughbridge is a flat at £96,835, while in Harrogate it is a flat at £286,061.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 66% pricier in Harrogate (£286,061 vs £96,835).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Harrogate prices grew faster — 28% vs -44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.3 offences per 1,000 people, Boroughbridge is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Harrogate's 47.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boroughbridge is violent-crime, while in Harrogate 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 HumberHarrogate has 94.4% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Boroughbridge. Boroughbridge has 2 schools in total, while Harrogate has 22.
Boroughbridge School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harrogate School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 22 schools (17 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boroughbridge | Harrogate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 22 |
| Primary | 1 | 17 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 94.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Harrogate offers faster average downloads at 478.3 Mbps, compared to 346.6 Mbps in Boroughbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Boroughbridge and 97.7% in Harrogate. Gigabit availability stands at 64.9% in Boroughbridge and 94% in Harrogate.
Harrogate is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (478 vs 347 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Boroughbridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Harrogate. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Boroughbridge and £1,432 in Harrogate. 59.5% of homes in Boroughbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Harrogate.
Boroughbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,895 in Boroughbridge and £29,895 in Harrogate. The median age is 48.1 in Boroughbridge and 48.1 in Harrogate. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Boroughbridge and 56.9% in Harrogate. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Boroughbridge versus 68.4% in Harrogate.
| Indicator | Boroughbridge | Harrogate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,064 | 75,522 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.2% |
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