Burley in Wharfedale vs Cleckheaton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.

Share this comparisonWhatsApp X Facebook Email

The verdict

Property in Cleckheaton is about 105% cheaper on average. Cleckheaton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burley In Wharfedale edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Burley in Wharfedale

£454,783

✓

Cleckheaton

£221,889

Crime Rate

Burley in Wharfedale

119.5

✓

Cleckheaton

89.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

✓

Burley in Wharfedale

100.0%

Cleckheaton

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Burley in Wharfedale

365.1

✓

Cleckheaton

455.8

EPC Rating

✓

Burley in Wharfedale

70.3

Cleckheaton

68.5

Median Income

✓

Burley in Wharfedale

£29,805

Cleckheaton

£29,592

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Yorkshire and the Humber

The average house price in Cleckheaton is £221,889, which is 105% less than Burley In Wharfedale at £454,783. The most affordable entry point in Burley In Wharfedale is a flat at £214,143, while in Cleckheaton it is a flat at £114,339.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 132% pricier in Burley In Wharfedale (£488,225 vs £210,087).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Burley In Wharfedale prices grew faster — 42% vs 35%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Yorkshire and the Humber

Crime is lower in Cleckheaton (89.1 per 1,000) compared to Burley In Wharfedale (119.5 per 1,000), a 34% difference. The most common crime category in Burley In Wharfedale 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 Humber

Burley In Wharfedale has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Cleckheaton. Burley In Wharfedale has 2 schools in total, while Cleckheaton has 4.

Burley in Wharfedale School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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	Burley in Wharfedale	Cleckheaton
Total Schools	2	4
Primary	2	3
Secondary	0	1
% Top two bands	100%	66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Cleckheaton offers faster average downloads at 455.8 Mbps, compared to 365.1 Mbps in Burley In Wharfedale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Burley In Wharfedale and 97.2% in Cleckheaton. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Burley In Wharfedale and 89.8% in Cleckheaton.

Cleckheaton is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (456 vs 365 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Burley In Wharfedale are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Cleckheaton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Burley In Wharfedale and £1,279 in Cleckheaton. 60.1% of homes in Burley In Wharfedale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Cleckheaton.

Burley In Wharfedale has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,804.9 in Burley In Wharfedale and £29,591.5 in Cleckheaton. The median age is 46.2 in Burley In Wharfedale and 42.5 in Cleckheaton. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Burley In Wharfedale and 55.5% in Cleckheaton. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Burley In Wharfedale versus 65% in Cleckheaton.

Indicator	Burley in Wharfedale	Cleckheaton
Population	6,806	11,607
Median Age	46.2	42.5
Median Household Income	£29,804.9	£29,591.5
Employment Rate	56.4%	55.5%
Owner Occupied	66.4%	65%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.5%	30.4%

Location

Loading map...

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burley In Wharfedale and Cleckheaton?

Burley In Wharfedale and Cleckheaton are approximately 12.9 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burley In Wharfedale or Cleckheaton?

Cleckheaton is cheaper, with an average house price of £221,889.

Is Burley In Wharfedale or Cleckheaton safer?

Cleckheaton has the lower crime rate at 89.1 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Burley In Wharfedale or Cleckheaton?

Burley In Wharfedale has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Burley In Wharfedale or Cleckheaton?

Cleckheaton has faster average broadband at 455.8 Mbps.

Keep exploring

Related comparisons

Compare Burley in Wharfedale with other towns

View all towns in Yorkshire and the Humber