Bramhope vs Cleckheaton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cleckheaton wins on house prices with a 146% gap. Cleckheaton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bramhope
£546,369
Cleckheaton
£221,889
Crime Rate
Bramhope
116.2
Cleckheaton
89.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bramhope
N/A
Cleckheaton
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bramhope
433.9
Cleckheaton
455.8
EPC Rating
Bramhope
71.4
Cleckheaton
68.5
Median Income
Bramhope
£31,465
Cleckheaton
£29,592
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £221,889, Cleckheaton undercuts Bramhope (£546,369) by around 146% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bramhope is a terraced at £300,000, while in Cleckheaton it is a flat at £114,339.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 172% pricier in Bramhope (£311,125 vs £114,339).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleckheaton prices grew faster — 35% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Cleckheaton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.1 per 1,000 versus 116.2 per 1,000 in Bramhope. The most common crime category in Bramhope is violent-crime, while in Cleckheaton 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 Cleckheaton. Bramhope has 1 schools and Cleckheaton has 4 schools.
Bramhope School Inspection Breakdown
Cleckheaton School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bramhope | Cleckheaton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cleckheaton averages 455.8 Mbps – ahead of Bramhope's 433.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Bramhope and 97.2% in Cleckheaton. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Bramhope and 89.8% in Cleckheaton.
Cleckheaton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (456 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bramhope, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Cleckheaton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Bramhope and £1,279 in Cleckheaton. 65.3% of homes in Bramhope have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Cleckheaton.
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 Cleckheaton. The median age is 40.1 in Bramhope and 42.5 in Cleckheaton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bramhope and 55.5% in Cleckheaton. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Bramhope versus 65% in Cleckheaton. Bramhope has a population of 3,004 and Cleckheaton has 11,607.
| Indicator | Bramhope | Cleckheaton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,004 | 11,607 |
| 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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