Brighouse vs Cleckheaton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Cleckheaton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Cleckheaton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brighouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brighouse
£223,810
Cleckheaton
£221,889
Crime Rate
Brighouse
106.5
Cleckheaton
89.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brighouse
100.0%
Cleckheaton
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Brighouse
452.9
Cleckheaton
455.8
EPC Rating
Brighouse
68.5
Cleckheaton
68.5
Median Income
Brighouse
£29,592
Cleckheaton
£29,592
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £221,889, Cleckheaton undercuts Brighouse (£223,810) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brighouse is a flat at £121,632, while in Cleckheaton it is a flat at £114,339.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Brighouse (£236,176 vs £210,087).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleckheaton prices grew faster — 35% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCleckheaton has a crime rate of 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 20% lower than Brighouse at 106.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brighouse 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 HumberOf the 15 schools in Brighouse, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cleckheaton, which has 4 schools, the figure is 66.7%.
Brighouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cleckheaton School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brighouse | Cleckheaton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 4 |
| Primary | 12 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cleckheaton averages 455.8 Mbps – ahead of Brighouse's 452.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Brighouse and 97.2% in Cleckheaton. Gigabit availability stands at 89.2% in Brighouse and 89.8% in Cleckheaton.
Cleckheaton is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (456 vs 453 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brighouse leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.5 (C), while Cleckheaton averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Brighouse and £1,279 in Cleckheaton. 54.2% of homes in Brighouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Cleckheaton.
Brighouse has more energy-efficient housing — 54.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,591.5 in Brighouse and £29,591.5 in Cleckheaton. The median age is 42.5 in Brighouse and 42.5 in Cleckheaton. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Brighouse versus 65% in Cleckheaton. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Brighouse and 55.5% in Cleckheaton.
| Indicator | Brighouse | Cleckheaton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,159 | 11,607 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,591.5 | £29,591.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 30.4% |
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