Town comparison
Bradford vs Guiseley
Which is better to live in? 6.0 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 51% gap. Guiseley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Guiseley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradford
£170,910
Guiseley
£346,397
Crime Rate
Bradford
119.6
Guiseley
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford
92.0%
Guiseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford
350.4
Guiseley
420.4
EPC Rating
Bradford
69.2
Guiseley
71.4
Median Income
Bradford
£27,514
Guiseley
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Guiseley commands an average of £346,397, compared with £170,910 in Bradford – a difference of 51%. The most affordable entry point in Bradford is a flat at £94,628, while in Guiseley it is a flat at £170,775.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 54% pricier in Guiseley (£282,461 vs £128,828).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradford prices grew faster — 41% vs 0%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Guiseley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.2 per 1,000 versus 119.6 per 1,000 in Bradford. The most common crime category in Bradford is violent-crime, while in Guiseley 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 Guiseley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 92% in Bradford. There are 122 schools in Bradford and 4 in Guiseley.
Bradford School Inspection Breakdown
92% of 122 schools (97 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Guiseley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradford | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 122 | 4 |
| Primary | 97 | 3 |
| Secondary | 25 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 92% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 420.4 Mbps in Guiseley and 350.4 Mbps in Bradford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Bradford and 94.5% in Guiseley. Gigabit availability stands at 67.1% in Bradford and 79.6% in Guiseley.
Guiseley is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (420 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Guiseley, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Bradford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bradford and £1,138 in Guiseley. 59.2% of homes in Bradford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Guiseley.
Guiseley 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 Guiseley and £27,514 in Bradford. The median age is 39.2 in Bradford and 40.1 in Guiseley. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bradford and 56.8% in Guiseley. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bradford versus 57% in Guiseley. Bradford has a population of 333,968 and Guiseley has 12,462.
| Indicator | Bradford | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 333,968 | 12,462 |
| 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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