Brighouse vs Milnrow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Milnrow offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Milnrow has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brighouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brighouse
£223,810
Milnrow
£222,715
Crime Rate
Brighouse
106.5
Milnrow
105.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brighouse
100.0%
Milnrow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brighouse
452.9
Milnrow
441.1
EPC Rating
Brighouse
68.5
Milnrow
71.6
Median Income
Brighouse
£29,592
Milnrow
£29,228
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Milnrow is £222,715, which is 0% less than Brighouse at £223,810. The most affordable entry point in Brighouse is a flat at £121,632, while in Milnrow it is a flat at £117,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 10% pricier in Brighouse (£236,176 vs £215,221).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Milnrow prices grew faster — 47% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Milnrow (105.7 per 1,000) compared to Brighouse (106.5 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Brighouse is violent-crime, while in Milnrow 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 100% in Milnrow. Brighouse has 15 schools in total, while Milnrow has 4.
Brighouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Milnrow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brighouse | Milnrow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 4 |
| Primary | 12 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brighouse offers faster average downloads at 452.9 Mbps, compared to 441.1 Mbps in Milnrow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Brighouse and 97.8% in Milnrow. Gigabit availability stands at 89.2% in Brighouse and 82.7% in Milnrow.
Brighouse is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (453 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Milnrow are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Brighouse. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Brighouse and £1,120 in Milnrow. 54.2% of homes in Brighouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71% in Milnrow.
Milnrow has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,591.5 in Brighouse and £29,227.5 in Milnrow. The median age is 42.5 in Brighouse and 39.9 in Milnrow. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Brighouse and 53.2% in Milnrow. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Brighouse versus 60.3% in Milnrow.
| Indicator | Brighouse | Milnrow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,159 | 9,237 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,591.5 | £29,227.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 25.5% |
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