Bradford vs Meltham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bradford is about 42% cheaper on average. Meltham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Meltham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradford
£170,910
Meltham
£295,074
Crime Rate
Bradford
119.6
Meltham
89.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford
92.0%
Meltham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford
350.4
Meltham
351
EPC Rating
Bradford
69.2
Meltham
69.4
Median Income
Bradford
£27,514
Meltham
£29,765
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Bradford is £170,910, which is 42% less than Meltham at £295,074. The most affordable entry point in Bradford is a flat at £94,628, while in Meltham it is a flat at £195,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Meltham (£195,750 vs £94,628).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Meltham prices grew faster — 45% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 89.1 offences per 1,000 people, Meltham is the safer of the two – 34% lower than Bradford's 119.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bradford is violent-crime, while in Meltham 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 HumberMeltham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 92% in Bradford. Bradford has 122 schools in total, while Meltham has 2.
Bradford School Inspection Breakdown
92% of 122 schools (97 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Meltham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradford | Meltham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 122 | 2 |
| Primary | 97 | 2 |
| Secondary | 25 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 92% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Meltham offers faster average downloads at 351.0 Mbps, compared to 350.4 Mbps in Bradford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Bradford and 90.2% in Meltham. Gigabit availability stands at 67.1% in Bradford and 65.9% in Meltham.
Meltham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (351 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Meltham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Bradford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bradford and £1,178 in Meltham. 59.2% of homes in Bradford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.2% in Meltham.
Bradford has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,765 in Meltham and £27,514 in Bradford. The median age is 39.2 in Bradford and 42.6 in Meltham. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bradford and 55.4% in Meltham. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bradford versus 63.9% in Meltham.
| Indicator | Bradford | Meltham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 333,968 | 8,325 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,765 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 26.6% |
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