Bramhope vs Ilkley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ilkley is about 15% cheaper on average. Bramhope has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bramhope
£546,369
Ilkley
£473,279
Crime Rate
Bramhope
116.2
Ilkley
119.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bramhope
N/A
Ilkley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bramhope
433.9
Ilkley
365.1
EPC Rating
Bramhope
71.4
Ilkley
70.3
Median Income
Bramhope
£31,465
Ilkley
£29,805
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Ilkley is £473,279, which is 15% less than Bramhope at £546,369. The most affordable entry point in Bramhope is a terraced at £300,000, while in Ilkley it is a flat at £282,262.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Ilkley (£411,675 vs £300,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ilkley prices grew faster — 25% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Bramhope (116.2 per 1,000) compared to Ilkley (119.7 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Bramhope is violent-crime, while in Ilkley 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 Ilkley. Bramhope has 1 schools and Ilkley has 5 schools.
Bramhope School Inspection Breakdown
Ilkley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bramhope | Ilkley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bramhope offers faster average downloads at 433.9 Mbps, compared to 365.1 Mbps in Ilkley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Bramhope and 91.7% in Ilkley. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Bramhope and 66.9% in Ilkley.
Bramhope is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (434 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bramhope are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Ilkley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Bramhope and £1,370 in Ilkley. 65.3% of homes in Bramhope have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Ilkley.
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 Ilkley. The median age is 40.1 in Bramhope and 46.2 in Ilkley. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bramhope and 56.4% in Ilkley. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Bramhope versus 66.4% in Ilkley.
| Indicator | Bramhope | Ilkley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,004 | 14,852 |
| 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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