Town comparison
Bradford vs Gildersome
Which is better to live in? 5.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bradford wins on house prices with a 48% gap. Gildersome has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gildersome edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradford
£170,910
Gildersome
£327,646
Crime Rate
Bradford
119.6
Gildersome
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford
92.0%
Gildersome
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford
350.4
Gildersome
486
EPC Rating
Bradford
69.2
Gildersome
71.4
Median Income
Bradford
£27,514
Gildersome
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £170,910, Bradford undercuts Gildersome (£327,646) by around 48% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bradford is a flat at £94,628, while in Gildersome it is a terraced at £208,984.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Gildersome (£208,984 vs £128,828).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gildersome prices grew faster — 43% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Gildersome experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.1 per 1,000 versus 119.6 per 1,000 in Bradford. The most common crime category in Bradford is violent-crime, while in Gildersome 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 HumberOf the 122 schools in Bradford, 92% are in the top two inspection bands. In Gildersome, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bradford School Inspection Breakdown
92% of 122 schools (97 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gildersome School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradford | Gildersome |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 122 | 2 |
| Primary | 97 | 2 |
| Secondary | 25 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 92% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gildersome averages 486.0 Mbps – ahead of Bradford's 350.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Bradford and 98.5% in Gildersome. Gigabit availability stands at 67.1% in Bradford and 96.5% in Gildersome.
Gildersome is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (486 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Gildersome leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Bradford averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bradford and £1,138 in Gildersome. 59.2% of homes in Bradford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Gildersome.
Gildersome has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Gildersome and £27,514 in Bradford. The median age is 39.2 in Bradford and 40.1 in Gildersome. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bradford versus 57% in Gildersome. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bradford and 56.8% in Gildersome.
| Indicator | Bradford | Gildersome |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 333,968 | 6,278 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 34.7% |
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