Bramhope vs Burley in Wharfedale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBramhope 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberSchool 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.
| Metric | Bramhope | Burley in Wharfedale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
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.
| Indicator | Bramhope | Burley in Wharfedale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,004 | 6,806 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,465 | £29,804.9 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 57% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 33.5% |
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