Bradford vs Bramhope
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bradford offers lower property prices by roughly 69%. Bramhope has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bradford
£170,910
Bramhope
£546,369
Crime Rate
Bradford
119.6
Bramhope
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford
92.0%
Bramhope
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bradford
350.4
Bramhope
433.9
EPC Rating
Bradford
69.2
Bramhope
71.4
Median Income
Bradford
£27,514
Bramhope
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Bradford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £170,910 versus £546,369 in Bramhope. The most affordable entry point in Bradford is a flat at £94,628, while in Bramhope it is a terraced at £300,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 70% pricier in Bramhope (£311,125 vs £94,628).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradford prices grew faster — 41% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116.2 offences per 1,000 people, Bramhope is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Bradford's 119.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bradford is violent-crime, while in Bramhope 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 HumberSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bradford and Bramhope. Bradford has 122 schools and Bramhope has 1 schools.
Bradford School Inspection Breakdown
92% of 122 schools (97 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bramhope School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bradford | Bramhope |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 122 | 1 |
| Primary | 97 | 1 |
| Secondary | 25 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 92% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bramhope enjoy 433.9 Mbps on average, while Bradford lags behind at 350.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Bradford and 97.4% in Bramhope. Gigabit availability stands at 67.1% in Bradford and 84.6% in Bramhope.
Bramhope is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (434 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bramhope is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Bradford's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bradford and £1,138 in Bramhope. 59.2% of homes in Bradford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Bramhope.
Bramhope has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bradford has a population of 333,968 while Bramhope has 3,004. Median household income is £31,465 in Bramhope and £27,514 in Bradford. The median age is 39.2 in Bradford and 40.1 in Bramhope. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bradford and 56.8% in Bramhope.
| Indicator | Bradford | Bramhope |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 333,968 | 3,004 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 34.7% |
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