Bradford vs Cross Hills and Steeton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bradford is about 27% cheaper on average. Cross Hills And Steeton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradford
£170,910
Cross Hills and Steeton
£233,856
Crime Rate
Bradford
119.6
Cross Hills and Steeton
67.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford
92.0%
Cross Hills and Steeton
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford
350.4
Cross Hills and Steeton
414.4
EPC Rating
Bradford
69.2
Cross Hills and Steeton
70.2
Median Income
Bradford
£27,514
Cross Hills and Steeton
£29,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Bradford is £170,910, which is 27% less than Cross Hills And Steeton at £233,856. The most affordable entry point in Bradford is a flat at £94,628, while in Cross Hills And Steeton it is a flat at £122,867.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Cross Hills And Steeton (£191,953 vs £128,828).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradford prices grew faster — 41% vs -5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Cross Hills And Steeton (67.7 per 1,000) compared to Bradford (119.6 per 1,000), a 77% difference. The most common crime category in Bradford is violent-crime, while in Cross Hills And Steeton 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 HumberBradford has 92% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Cross Hills And Steeton. Bradford has 122 schools in total, while Cross Hills And Steeton has 4.
Bradford School Inspection Breakdown
92% of 122 schools (97 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cross Hills and Steeton School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradford | Cross Hills and Steeton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 122 | 4 |
| Primary | 97 | 3 |
| Secondary | 25 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 92% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cross Hills And Steeton offers faster average downloads at 414.4 Mbps, compared to 350.4 Mbps in Bradford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Bradford and 92.8% in Cross Hills And Steeton. Gigabit availability stands at 67.1% in Bradford and 80.2% in Cross Hills And Steeton.
Cross Hills And Steeton is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (414 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cross Hills And Steeton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Bradford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bradford and £1,398 in Cross Hills And Steeton. 59.2% of homes in Bradford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Cross Hills And Steeton.
Cross Hills And Steeton has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,597.4 in Cross Hills And Steeton and £27,514 in Bradford. The median age is 39.2 in Bradford and 47 in Cross Hills And Steeton. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bradford and 56.3% in Cross Hills And Steeton. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bradford versus 67.5% in Cross Hills And Steeton.
| Indicator | Bradford | Cross Hills and Steeton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 333,968 | 9,828 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,597.4 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 33.4% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Bradford and Cross Hills And Steeton?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bradford or Cross Hills And Steeton?
Is Bradford or Cross Hills And Steeton safer?
Which has better schools, Bradford or Cross Hills And Steeton?
Which has faster broadband, Bradford or Cross Hills And Steeton?
Keep exploring