Brayton vs Castleford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Castleford offers lower property prices by roughly 42%. Brayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brayton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brayton
£296,921
Castleford
£209,081
Crime Rate
Brayton
47.2
Castleford
108.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brayton
100.0%
Castleford
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
Brayton
435
Castleford
464.2
EPC Rating
Brayton
70.4
Castleford
70.9
Median Income
Brayton
£30,117
Castleford
£30,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Castleford is £209,081, which is 42% less than Brayton at £296,921. The most affordable entry point in Brayton is a flat at £130,000, while in Castleford it is a flat at £106,662.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 33% pricier in Brayton (£256,348 vs £192,080).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brayton prices grew faster — 48% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Brayton (47.2 per 1,000) compared to Castleford (108.4 per 1,000), a 130% difference. The most common crime category in Brayton is violent-crime, while in Castleford 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 HumberBrayton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 76.9% in Castleford. Brayton has 1 schools in total, while Castleford has 15.
Brayton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Castleford School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brayton | Castleford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Castleford offers faster average downloads at 464.2 Mbps, compared to 435.0 Mbps in Brayton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Brayton and 96.5% in Castleford. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Brayton and 91.8% in Castleford.
Castleford is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (464 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Castleford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Brayton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Brayton and £1,132 in Castleford. 59.8% of homes in Brayton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Castleford.
Castleford has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,276 in Castleford and £30,117.4 in Brayton. The median age is 48.2 in Brayton and 41.5 in Castleford. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Brayton and 57% in Castleford. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Brayton versus 59.8% in Castleford.
| Indicator | Brayton | Castleford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,092 | 45,363 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £30,276 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 29.5% |
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