Brierfield vs Hebden Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brierfield is about 45% cheaper on average. Brierfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brierfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brierfield
£163,344
Hebden Bridge
£299,498
Crime Rate
Brierfield
82.3
Hebden Bridge
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brierfield
100.0%
Hebden Bridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brierfield
445.5
Hebden Bridge
111.8
EPC Rating
Brierfield
69.2
Hebden Bridge
68.5
Median Income
Brierfield
£29,992
Hebden Bridge
£30,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Brierfield is £163,344, which is 45% less than Hebden Bridge at £299,498. The most affordable entry point in Brierfield is a terraced at £104,078, while in Hebden Bridge it is a terraced at £253,150.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 59% pricier in Hebden Bridge (£253,150 vs £104,078).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierfield prices grew faster — 77% vs 53%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 82.3 offences per 1,000 people, Brierfield is the safer of the two – 30% lower than Hebden Bridge's 106.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brierfield is violent-crime, while in Hebden Bridge 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 North WestBrierfield has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Hebden Bridge. Brierfield has 4 schools in total, while Hebden Bridge has 5.
Brierfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hebden Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brierfield | Hebden Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brierfield offers faster average downloads at 445.5 Mbps, compared to 111.8 Mbps in Hebden Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Brierfield and 86.8% in Hebden Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Brierfield and 9.5% in Hebden Bridge.
Brierfield is the faster of the two by 298% on average download speed (446 vs 112 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brierfield are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Hebden Bridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Brierfield and £1,335 in Hebden Bridge. 55.6% of homes in Brierfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.1% in Hebden Bridge.
Brierfield has more energy-efficient housing — 55.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,125 in Hebden Bridge and £29,992 in Brierfield. The median age is 44.5 in Brierfield and 43.2 in Hebden Bridge. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Brierfield and 56% in Hebden Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Brierfield versus 64.6% in Hebden Bridge.
| Indicator | Brierfield | Hebden Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,723 | 5,002 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,992 | £30,125 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 64.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 30.9% |
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