Bradford vs Cleckheaton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Bradford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 23% lower. Cleckheaton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradford
£170,910
Cleckheaton
£221,889
Crime Rate
Bradford
119.6
Cleckheaton
89.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford
92.0%
Cleckheaton
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford
350.4
Cleckheaton
455.8
EPC Rating
Bradford
69.2
Cleckheaton
68.5
Median Income
Bradford
£27,514
Cleckheaton
£29,592
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Cleckheaton commands an average of £221,889, compared with £170,910 in Bradford – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Bradford is a flat at £94,628, while in Cleckheaton it is a flat at £114,339.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Cleckheaton (£368,374 vs £293,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradford prices grew faster — 41% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCleckheaton has a crime rate of 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34% lower than Bradford at 119.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bradford is violent-crime, while in Cleckheaton 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 Bradford, where 92% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Cleckheaton. There are 122 schools in Bradford and 4 in Cleckheaton.
Bradford School Inspection Breakdown
92% of 122 schools (97 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cleckheaton School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradford | Cleckheaton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 122 | 4 |
| Primary | 97 | 3 |
| Secondary | 25 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 92% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 455.8 Mbps in Cleckheaton and 350.4 Mbps in Bradford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Bradford and 97.2% in Cleckheaton. Gigabit availability stands at 67.1% in Bradford and 89.8% in Cleckheaton.
Cleckheaton is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (456 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bradford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Cleckheaton averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bradford and £1,279 in Cleckheaton. 59.2% of homes in Bradford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Cleckheaton.
Bradford has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,591.5 in Cleckheaton and £27,514 in Bradford. The median age is 39.2 in Bradford and 42.5 in Cleckheaton. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bradford versus 65% in Cleckheaton. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bradford and 55.5% in Cleckheaton.
| Indicator | Bradford | Cleckheaton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 333,968 | 11,607 |
| 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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