Brighouse vs Guiseley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brighouse wins on house prices with a 35% gap. Brighouse has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brighouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brighouse
£223,810
Guiseley
£346,397
Crime Rate
Brighouse
106.5
Guiseley
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brighouse
100.0%
Guiseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brighouse
452.9
Guiseley
420.4
EPC Rating
Brighouse
68.5
Guiseley
71.4
Median Income
Brighouse
£29,592
Guiseley
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Guiseley commands an average of £346,397, compared with £223,810 in Brighouse – a difference of 35%. The most affordable entry point in Brighouse is a flat at £121,632, while in Guiseley it is a flat at £170,775.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Guiseley (£282,461 vs £159,735).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brighouse prices grew faster — 28% vs 0%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Brighouse experience less crime overall, with a rate of 106.5 per 1,000 versus 116.2 per 1,000 in Guiseley. The most common crime category in Brighouse is violent-crime, while in Guiseley 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Brighouse, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Guiseley. There are 15 schools in Brighouse and 4 in Guiseley.
Brighouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Guiseley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brighouse | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 4 |
| Primary | 12 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 452.9 Mbps in Brighouse and 420.4 Mbps in Guiseley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Brighouse and 94.5% in Guiseley. Gigabit availability stands at 89.2% in Brighouse and 79.6% in Guiseley.
Brighouse is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (453 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Guiseley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Brighouse averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Brighouse and £1,138 in Guiseley. 54.2% of homes in Brighouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Guiseley.
Guiseley has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Guiseley and £29,591.5 in Brighouse. The median age is 42.5 in Brighouse and 40.1 in Guiseley. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Brighouse versus 57% in Guiseley. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Brighouse and 56.8% in Guiseley.
| Indicator | Brighouse | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,159 | 12,462 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,591.5 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 34.7% |
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