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Bramhope vs Burley in Wharfedale

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Burley In Wharfedale is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Bramhope has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Bramhope

£546,369

Burley in Wharfedale

£454,783

Crime Rate

Bramhope

116.2

Burley in Wharfedale

119.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bramhope

N/A

Burley in Wharfedale

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bramhope

433.9

Burley in Wharfedale

365.1

EPC Rating

Bramhope

71.4

Burley in Wharfedale

70.3

Median Income

Bramhope

£31,465

Burley in Wharfedale

£29,805

Property in Bramhope commands an average of £546,369, compared with £454,783 in Burley In Wharfedale – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Bramhope is a terraced at £300,000, while in Burley In Wharfedale it is a flat at £214,143.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Bramhope (£311,125 vs £214,143).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Burley In Wharfedale prices grew faster — 42% vs 20%.

Bramhope has a crime rate of 116.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Burley In Wharfedale at 119.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bramhope is violent-crime, while in Burley In Wharfedale it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Bramhope and Burley In Wharfedale. Bramhope has 1 schools and Burley In Wharfedale has 2 schools.

Bramhope School Inspection Breakdown

Burley in Wharfedale School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBramhopeBurley in Wharfedale
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 433.9 Mbps in Bramhope and 365.1 Mbps in Burley In Wharfedale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Bramhope and 91.7% in Burley In Wharfedale. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Bramhope and 66.9% in Burley In Wharfedale.

Bramhope is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (434 vs 365 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Bramhope, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Burley In Wharfedale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Bramhope and £1,370 in Burley In Wharfedale. 65.3% of homes in Bramhope have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Burley In Wharfedale.

Bramhope has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,465 in Bramhope and £29,804.9 in Burley In Wharfedale. The median age is 40.1 in Bramhope and 46.2 in Burley In Wharfedale. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bramhope and 56.4% in Burley In Wharfedale. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Bramhope versus 66.4% in Burley In Wharfedale. Bramhope has a population of 3,004 and Burley In Wharfedale has 6,806.

IndicatorBramhopeBurley in Wharfedale
Population3,0046,806
Median Age40.146.2
Median Household Income£31,465£29,804.9
Employment Rate56.8%56.4%
Owner Occupied57%66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified34.7%33.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bramhope and Burley In Wharfedale?
Bramhope and Burley In Wharfedale are approximately 5.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bramhope or Burley In Wharfedale?
Burley In Wharfedale is cheaper, with an average house price of £454,783.
Is Bramhope or Burley In Wharfedale safer?
Bramhope has the lower crime rate at 116.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bramhope or Burley In Wharfedale?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Bramhope or Burley In Wharfedale?
Bramhope has faster average broadband at 433.9 Mbps.

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