Bradford vs Brighouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bradford is about 24% cheaper on average. Brighouse has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brighouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradford
£170,910
Brighouse
£223,810
Crime Rate
Bradford
119.6
Brighouse
106.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford
92.0%
Brighouse
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford
350.4
Brighouse
452.9
EPC Rating
Bradford
69.2
Brighouse
68.5
Median Income
Bradford
£27,514
Brighouse
£29,592
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Bradford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £170,910 versus £223,810 in Brighouse. The most affordable entry point in Bradford is a flat at £94,628, while in Brighouse it is a flat at £121,632.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Brighouse (£385,854 vs £293,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradford prices grew faster — 41% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 106.5 offences per 1,000 people, Brighouse is the safer of the two – 12% lower than Bradford's 119.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bradford is violent-crime, while in Brighouse 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 favours Brighouse: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 92% in Bradford.
Bradford School Inspection Breakdown
92% of 122 schools (97 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brighouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradford | Brighouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 122 | 15 |
| Primary | 97 | 12 |
| Secondary | 25 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 92% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brighouse enjoy 452.9 Mbps on average, while Bradford lags behind at 350.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Bradford and 95.7% in Brighouse. Gigabit availability stands at 67.1% in Bradford and 89.2% in Brighouse.
Brighouse is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (453 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bradford is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Brighouse's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bradford and £1,279 in Brighouse. 59.2% of homes in Bradford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Brighouse.
Bradford has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bradford has a population of 333,968 while Brighouse has 33,159. Median household income is £29,591.5 in Brighouse and £27,514 in Bradford. The median age is 39.2 in Bradford and 42.5 in Brighouse. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bradford and 55.5% in Brighouse.
| Indicator | Bradford | Brighouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 333,968 | 33,159 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,591.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 30.4% |
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