Town comparison
Bradford vs Otley (Leeds)
Which is better to live in? 8.3 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. Otley (leeds) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Otley (leeds) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradford
£170,910
Otley (Leeds)
£352,238
Crime Rate
Bradford
119.6
Otley (Leeds)
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford
92.0%
Otley (Leeds)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford
350.4
Otley (Leeds)
375.7
EPC Rating
Bradford
69.2
Otley (Leeds)
70.3
Median Income
Bradford
£27,514
Otley (Leeds)
£29,805
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £170,910, Bradford undercuts Otley (leeds) (£352,238) by around 51% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bradford is a flat at £94,628, while in Otley (leeds) it is a flat at £220,952.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 57% pricier in Otley (leeds) (£296,482 vs £128,828).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradford prices grew faster — 41% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Otley (leeds) 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 Otley (leeds) 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 Otley (leeds), which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bradford School Inspection Breakdown
92% of 122 schools (97 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Otley (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradford | Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 122 | 6 |
| Primary | 97 | 5 |
| Secondary | 25 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 92% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Otley (leeds) averages 375.7 Mbps – ahead of Bradford's 350.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Bradford and 88.3% in Otley (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 67.1% in Bradford and 71.4% in Otley (leeds).
Otley (leeds) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (376 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Otley (leeds), scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Bradford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bradford and £1,370 in Otley (leeds). 59.2% of homes in Bradford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Otley (leeds).
Otley (leeds) has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,804.9 in Otley (leeds) and £27,514 in Bradford. The median age is 39.2 in Bradford and 46.2 in Otley (leeds). Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bradford and 56.4% in Otley (leeds). Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bradford versus 66.4% in Otley (leeds). Bradford has a population of 333,968 and Otley (leeds) has 14,549.
| Indicator | Bradford | Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 333,968 | 14,549 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,804.9 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 33.5% |
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