Brighouse vs Hebden Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brighouse is about 25% 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
Hebden Bridge
£299,498
Crime Rate
Brighouse
106.5
Hebden Bridge
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brighouse
100.0%
Hebden Bridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brighouse
452.9
Hebden Bridge
111.8
EPC Rating
Brighouse
68.5
Hebden Bridge
68.5
Median Income
Brighouse
£29,592
Hebden Bridge
£30,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Brighouse more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £223,810 versus £299,498 in Hebden Bridge. The most affordable entry point in Brighouse is a flat at £121,632, while in Hebden Bridge it is a terraced at £253,150.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Hebden Bridge (£262,354 vs £121,632).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hebden Bridge prices grew faster — 53% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 106.5 offences per 1,000 people, Brighouse is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Hebden Bridge's 106.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brighouse 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 Yorkshire and the HumberSchool quality favours Brighouse: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Hebden Bridge.
Brighouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 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 | Brighouse | Hebden Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 5 |
| Primary | 12 | 5 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brighouse enjoy 452.9 Mbps on average, while Hebden Bridge lags behind at 111.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Brighouse and 86.8% in Hebden Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 89.2% in Brighouse and 9.5% in Hebden Bridge.
Brighouse is the faster of the two by 305% on average download speed (453 vs 112 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brighouse is band C (score 68.5), ahead of Hebden Bridge's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Brighouse and £1,335 in Hebden Bridge. 54.2% of homes in Brighouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.1% in Hebden Bridge.
Hebden Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 55.1% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brighouse has a population of 33,159 while Hebden Bridge has 5,002. Median household income is £30,125 in Hebden Bridge and £29,591.5 in Brighouse. The median age is 42.5 in Brighouse and 43.2 in Hebden Bridge. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Brighouse and 56% in Hebden Bridge.
| Indicator | Brighouse | Hebden Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,159 | 5,002 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,591.5 | £30,125 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 64.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 30.9% |
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