Bramhope vs Harrogate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Harrogate is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 23% lower. Harrogate has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bramhope
£546,369
Harrogate
£442,634
Crime Rate
Bramhope
116.2
Harrogate
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bramhope
N/A
Harrogate
94.4%
Avg Download Speed
Bramhope
433.9
Harrogate
478.3
EPC Rating
Bramhope
71.4
Harrogate
70.3
Median Income
Bramhope
£31,465
Harrogate
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £442,634, Harrogate undercuts Bramhope (£546,369) by around 23% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bramhope is a terraced at £300,000, while in Harrogate it is a flat at £286,061.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Bramhope (£460,942 vs £370,280).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Harrogate prices grew faster — 28% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberHarrogate has a crime rate of 47.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 145% lower than Bramhope at 116.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bramhope is violent-crime, while in Harrogate 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 Harrogate. Bramhope has 1 schools and Harrogate has 22 schools.
Bramhope School Inspection Breakdown
Harrogate School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 22 schools (17 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bramhope | Harrogate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 22 |
| Primary | 1 | 17 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 94.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Harrogate averages 478.3 Mbps – ahead of Bramhope's 433.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Bramhope and 97.7% in Harrogate. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Bramhope and 94% in Harrogate.
Harrogate is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (478 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bramhope leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Harrogate averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Bramhope and £1,432 in Harrogate. 65.3% of homes in Bramhope have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Harrogate.
Bramhope has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Bramhope and £29,895 in Harrogate. The median age is 40.1 in Bramhope and 48.1 in Harrogate. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Bramhope versus 68.4% in Harrogate. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bramhope and 56.9% in Harrogate.
| Indicator | Bramhope | Harrogate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,004 | 75,522 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,465 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 57% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 34.2% |
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