Brighouse vs Cullingworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brighouse is about 18% cheaper on average. Brighouse has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brighouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brighouse
£223,810
Cullingworth
£273,228
Crime Rate
Brighouse
106.5
Cullingworth
120.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brighouse
100.0%
Cullingworth
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brighouse
452.9
Cullingworth
387.9
EPC Rating
Brighouse
68.5
Cullingworth
68.8
Median Income
Brighouse
£29,592
Cullingworth
£28,820
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Brighouse is £223,810, which is 18% less than Cullingworth at £273,228. The most affordable entry point in Brighouse is a flat at £121,632, while in Cullingworth it is a flat at £142,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Cullingworth (£212,200 vs £159,735).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cullingworth prices grew faster — 30% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 106.5 offences per 1,000 people, Brighouse is the safer of the two – 13% lower than Cullingworth's 120.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brighouse is violent-crime, while in Cullingworth 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 HumberBrighouse has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Cullingworth. Brighouse has 15 schools in total, while Cullingworth has 2.
Brighouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cullingworth School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brighouse | Cullingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 2 |
| Primary | 12 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brighouse offers faster average downloads at 452.9 Mbps, compared to 387.9 Mbps in Cullingworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Brighouse and 92.1% in Cullingworth. Gigabit availability stands at 89.2% in Brighouse and 73.9% in Cullingworth.
Brighouse is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (453 vs 388 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cullingworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.8 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Brighouse. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Brighouse and £1,248 in Cullingworth. 54.2% of homes in Brighouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Cullingworth.
Cullingworth has more energy-efficient housing — 57.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,591.5 in Brighouse and £28,819.5 in Cullingworth. The median age is 42.5 in Brighouse and 41.2 in Cullingworth. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Brighouse and 54.2% in Cullingworth. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Brighouse versus 63.1% in Cullingworth.
| Indicator | Brighouse | Cullingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,159 | 3,096 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,591.5 | £28,819.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 63.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 29.1% |
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