Town comparison
Bradford vs Hebden Bridge
Which is better to live in? 11.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Bradford is about 43% cheaper on average. Hebden Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hebden Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradford
£170,910
Hebden Bridge
£299,498
Crime Rate
Bradford
119.6
Hebden Bridge
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford
92.0%
Hebden Bridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford
350.4
Hebden Bridge
111.8
EPC Rating
Bradford
69.2
Hebden Bridge
68.5
Median Income
Bradford
£27,514
Hebden Bridge
£30,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Bradford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £170,910 versus £299,498 in Hebden Bridge. The most affordable entry point in Bradford is a flat at £94,628, while in Hebden Bridge it is a terraced at £253,150.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 64% pricier in Hebden Bridge (£262,354 vs £94,628).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hebden Bridge prices grew faster — 53% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 106.8 offences per 1,000 people, Hebden Bridge is the safer of the two – 12% lower than Bradford's 119.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bradford is violent-crime, while in Hebden Bridge 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 HumberSchool quality favours Hebden Bridge: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 92% in Bradford.
Bradford School Inspection Breakdown
92% of 122 schools (97 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hebden Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradford | Hebden Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 122 | 5 |
| Primary | 97 | 5 |
| Secondary | 25 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 92% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bradford enjoy 350.4 Mbps on average, while Hebden Bridge lags behind at 111.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Bradford and 86.8% in Hebden Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 67.1% in Bradford and 9.5% in Hebden Bridge.
Bradford is the faster of the two by 213% on average download speed (350 vs 112 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bradford is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Hebden Bridge's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bradford and £1,335 in Hebden Bridge. 59.2% of homes in Bradford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.1% in Hebden Bridge.
Bradford has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 55.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bradford has a population of 333,968 while Hebden Bridge has 5,002. Median household income is £30,125 in Hebden Bridge and £27,514 in Bradford. The median age is 39.2 in Bradford and 43.2 in Hebden Bridge. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bradford and 56% in Hebden Bridge.
| Indicator | Bradford | Hebden Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 333,968 | 5,002 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £30,125 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 64.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 30.9% |
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