Bramhope vs Brighouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brighouse is about 144% cheaper on average. Brighouse has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bramhope
£546,369
Brighouse
£223,810
Crime Rate
Bramhope
116.2
Brighouse
106.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bramhope
N/A
Brighouse
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bramhope
433.9
Brighouse
452.9
EPC Rating
Bramhope
71.4
Brighouse
68.5
Median Income
Bramhope
£31,465
Brighouse
£29,592
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Brighouse is £223,810, which is 144% less than Bramhope at £546,369. The most affordable entry point in Bramhope is a terraced at £300,000, while in Brighouse it is a flat at £121,632.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 156% pricier in Bramhope (£311,125 vs £121,632).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brighouse prices grew faster — 28% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Brighouse (106.5 per 1,000) compared to Bramhope (116.2 per 1,000), a 9% difference. The most common crime category in Bramhope is violent-crime, while in Brighouse 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 data is not fully available for both Bramhope and Brighouse. Bramhope has 1 schools and Brighouse has 15 schools.
Bramhope School Inspection Breakdown
Brighouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bramhope | Brighouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 12 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brighouse offers faster average downloads at 452.9 Mbps, compared to 433.9 Mbps in Bramhope. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Bramhope and 95.7% in Brighouse. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Bramhope and 89.2% in Brighouse.
Brighouse is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (453 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bramhope are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Brighouse. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Bramhope and £1,279 in Brighouse. 65.3% of homes in Bramhope have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Brighouse.
Bramhope has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Bramhope and £29,591.5 in Brighouse. The median age is 40.1 in Bramhope and 42.5 in Brighouse. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bramhope and 55.5% in Brighouse. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Bramhope versus 65% in Brighouse.
| Indicator | Bramhope | Brighouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,004 | 33,159 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,465 | £29,591.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 57% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 30.4% |
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