Boroughbridge vs Wetherby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Boroughbridge wins on house prices with a 37% gap. Boroughbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Wetherby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boroughbridge
£293,945
Wetherby
£463,030
Crime Rate
Boroughbridge
47.3
Wetherby
116.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boroughbridge
50.0%
Wetherby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boroughbridge
346.6
Wetherby
367.4
EPC Rating
Boroughbridge
70.3
Wetherby
70.4
Median Income
Boroughbridge
£29,895
Wetherby
£30,091
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £293,945, Boroughbridge undercuts Wetherby (£463,030) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Boroughbridge is a flat at £96,835, while in Wetherby it is a flat at £262,390.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in Wetherby (£262,390 vs £96,835).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wetherby prices grew faster — 46% 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 116 per 1,000 in Wetherby. The most common crime category in Boroughbridge is violent-crime, while in Wetherby 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 HumberOf the 2 schools in Boroughbridge, 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Wetherby, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Boroughbridge School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wetherby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boroughbridge | Wetherby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Wetherby averages 367.4 Mbps – ahead of Boroughbridge's 346.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Boroughbridge and 89.8% in Wetherby. Gigabit availability stands at 64.9% in Boroughbridge and 69.6% in Wetherby.
Wetherby is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (367 vs 347 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Wetherby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Boroughbridge averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Boroughbridge and £1,396 in Wetherby. 59.5% of homes in Boroughbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Wetherby.
Wetherby has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,091.2 in Wetherby and £29,895 in Boroughbridge. The median age is 48.1 in Boroughbridge and 47.1 in Wetherby. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Boroughbridge versus 66.9% in Wetherby. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Boroughbridge and 56.9% in Wetherby.
| Indicator | Boroughbridge | Wetherby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,064 | 11,711 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £30,091.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.3% |
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