Boroughbridge vs Knaresborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Boroughbridge wins on house prices with a 25% gap. Boroughbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Knaresborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boroughbridge
£293,945
Knaresborough
£391,262
Crime Rate
Boroughbridge
47.3
Knaresborough
47.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boroughbridge
50.0%
Knaresborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boroughbridge
346.6
Knaresborough
439.4
EPC Rating
Boroughbridge
70.3
Knaresborough
70.3
Median Income
Boroughbridge
£29,895
Knaresborough
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Knaresborough commands an average of £391,262, compared with £293,945 in Boroughbridge – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Boroughbridge is a flat at £96,835, while in Knaresborough it is a flat at £145,194.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Knaresborough (£145,194 vs £96,835).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Knaresborough prices grew faster — 17% vs -44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Boroughbridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.3 per 1,000 versus 47.6 per 1,000 in Knaresborough. The most common crime category in Boroughbridge is violent-crime, while in Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Boroughbridge. There are 2 schools in Boroughbridge and 5 in Knaresborough.
Boroughbridge School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knaresborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boroughbridge | Knaresborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.4 Mbps in Knaresborough and 346.6 Mbps in Boroughbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Boroughbridge and 93.7% in Knaresborough. Gigabit availability stands at 64.9% in Boroughbridge and 86.5% in Knaresborough.
Knaresborough is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (439 vs 347 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Boroughbridge, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Knaresborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Boroughbridge and £1,432 in Knaresborough. 59.5% of homes in Boroughbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Knaresborough.
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 Knaresborough. The median age is 48.1 in Boroughbridge and 48.1 in Knaresborough. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Boroughbridge and 56.9% in Knaresborough. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Boroughbridge versus 68.4% in Knaresborough. Boroughbridge has a population of 3,064 and Knaresborough has 15,781.
| Indicator | Boroughbridge | Knaresborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,064 | 15,781 |
| 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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