Town comparison
Bradford vs Drighlington
Which is better to live in? 4.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bradford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 41% lower. Drighlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradford
£170,910
Drighlington
£290,841
Crime Rate
Bradford
119.6
Drighlington
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford
92.0%
Drighlington
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford
350.4
Drighlington
490.6
EPC Rating
Bradford
69.2
Drighlington
69.7
Median Income
Bradford
£27,514
Drighlington
£29,346
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Drighlington commands an average of £290,841, compared with £170,910 in Bradford – a difference of 41%. The most affordable entry point in Bradford is a flat at £94,628, while in Drighlington it is a flat at £95,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Drighlington (£191,272 vs £128,828).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Drighlington prices grew faster — 62% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberDrighlington has a crime rate of 116.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Bradford at 119.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bradford is violent-crime, while in Drighlington 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 0% in Drighlington. There are 122 schools in Bradford and 1 in Drighlington.
Bradford School Inspection Breakdown
92% of 122 schools (97 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Drighlington School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradford | Drighlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 122 | 1 |
| Primary | 97 | 1 |
| Secondary | 25 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 92% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 490.6 Mbps in Drighlington and 350.4 Mbps in Bradford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Bradford and 98.6% in Drighlington. Gigabit availability stands at 67.1% in Bradford and 98% in Drighlington.
Drighlington is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (491 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Drighlington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.7 (C), while Bradford averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bradford and £1,174 in Drighlington. 59.2% of homes in Bradford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.3% in Drighlington.
Drighlington has more energy-efficient housing — 59.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,345.7 in Drighlington and £27,514 in Bradford. The median age is 39.2 in Bradford and 40.3 in Drighlington. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bradford versus 61.4% in Drighlington. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bradford and 54.7% in Drighlington.
| Indicator | Bradford | Drighlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 333,968 | 5,280 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 40.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,345.7 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 30.7% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Bradford and Drighlington?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bradford or Drighlington?
Is Bradford or Drighlington safer?
Which has better schools, Bradford or Drighlington?
Which has faster broadband, Bradford or Drighlington?
Keep exploring