Town comparison
Bradford vs Crigglestone and Durkar
Which is better to live in? 13.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bradford offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Crigglestone And Durkar has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crigglestone And Durkar edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradford
£170,910
Crigglestone and Durkar
£252,896
Crime Rate
Bradford
119.6
Crigglestone and Durkar
108.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford
92.0%
Crigglestone and Durkar
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford
350.4
Crigglestone and Durkar
418.5
EPC Rating
Bradford
69.2
Crigglestone and Durkar
69.7
Median Income
Bradford
£27,514
Crigglestone and Durkar
£29,539
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Bradford is £170,910, which is 32% less than Crigglestone And Durkar at £252,896. The most affordable entry point in Bradford is a flat at £94,628, while in Crigglestone And Durkar it is a flat at £113,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Crigglestone And Durkar (£366,241 vs £293,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradford prices grew faster — 41% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 108.5 offences per 1,000 people, Crigglestone And Durkar is the safer of the two – 10% lower than Bradford's 119.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bradford is violent-crime, while in Crigglestone And Durkar 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 HumberCrigglestone And Durkar has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 92% in Bradford. Bradford has 122 schools in total, while Crigglestone And Durkar has 2.
Bradford School Inspection Breakdown
92% of 122 schools (97 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crigglestone and Durkar School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradford | Crigglestone and Durkar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 122 | 2 |
| Primary | 97 | 2 |
| Secondary | 25 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 92% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crigglestone And Durkar offers faster average downloads at 418.5 Mbps, compared to 350.4 Mbps in Bradford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Bradford and 94.9% in Crigglestone And Durkar. Gigabit availability stands at 67.1% in Bradford and 80.9% in Crigglestone And Durkar.
Crigglestone And Durkar is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (419 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crigglestone And Durkar are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.7 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Bradford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bradford and £1,161 in Crigglestone And Durkar. 59.2% of homes in Bradford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Crigglestone And Durkar.
Bradford has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,539 in Crigglestone And Durkar and £27,514 in Bradford. The median age is 39.2 in Bradford and 42.7 in Crigglestone And Durkar. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bradford and 56% in Crigglestone And Durkar. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bradford versus 63.5% in Crigglestone And Durkar.
| Indicator | Bradford | Crigglestone and Durkar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 333,968 | 6,371 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 42.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,539 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 63.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 25.9% |
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