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Burley in Wharfedale vs Cross Hills and Steeton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Cross Hills And Steeton wins on house prices with a 94% gap. Cross Hills And Steeton 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

Cross Hills and Steeton

£233,856

Crime Rate

Burley in Wharfedale

119.5

Cross Hills and Steeton

67.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Burley in Wharfedale

100.0%

Cross Hills and Steeton

75.0%

Avg Download Speed

Burley in Wharfedale

365.1

Cross Hills and Steeton

414.4

EPC Rating

Burley in Wharfedale

70.3

Cross Hills and Steeton

70.2

Median Income

Burley in Wharfedale

£29,805

Cross Hills and Steeton

£29,597

At £233,856, Cross Hills And Steeton undercuts Burley In Wharfedale (£454,783) by around 94% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burley In Wharfedale is a flat at £214,143, while in Cross Hills And Steeton it is a flat at £122,867.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 96% pricier in Burley In Wharfedale (£488,225 vs £248,710).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Burley In Wharfedale prices grew faster — 42% vs -5%.

Residents of Cross Hills And Steeton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 67.7 per 1,000 versus 119.5 per 1,000 in Burley In Wharfedale. The most common crime category in Burley In Wharfedale is violent-crime, while in Cross Hills And Steeton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Burley In Wharfedale, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cross Hills And Steeton, which has 4 schools, the figure is 75%.

Burley in Wharfedale School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Cross Hills and Steeton School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBurley in WharfedaleCross Hills and Steeton
Total Schools24
Primary23
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%75%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Cross Hills And Steeton averages 414.4 Mbps – ahead of Burley In Wharfedale's 365.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Burley In Wharfedale and 92.8% in Cross Hills And Steeton. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Burley In Wharfedale and 80.2% in Cross Hills And Steeton.

Cross Hills And Steeton is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (414 vs 365 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Burley In Wharfedale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Cross Hills And Steeton averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Burley In Wharfedale and £1,398 in Cross Hills And Steeton. 60.1% of homes in Burley In Wharfedale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Cross Hills And Steeton.

Burley In Wharfedale has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,804.9 in Burley In Wharfedale and £29,597.4 in Cross Hills And Steeton. The median age is 46.2 in Burley In Wharfedale and 47 in Cross Hills And Steeton. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Burley In Wharfedale versus 67.5% in Cross Hills And Steeton. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Burley In Wharfedale and 56.3% in Cross Hills And Steeton.

IndicatorBurley in WharfedaleCross Hills and Steeton
Population6,8069,828
Median Age46.247
Median Household Income£29,804.9£29,597.4
Employment Rate56.4%56.3%
Owner Occupied66.4%67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified33.5%33.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burley In Wharfedale and Cross Hills And Steeton?
Burley In Wharfedale and Cross Hills And Steeton are approximately 9.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burley In Wharfedale or Cross Hills And Steeton?
Cross Hills And Steeton is cheaper, with an average house price of £233,856.
Is Burley In Wharfedale or Cross Hills And Steeton safer?
Cross Hills And Steeton has the lower crime rate at 67.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burley In Wharfedale or Cross Hills And Steeton?
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 Cross Hills And Steeton?
Cross Hills And Steeton has faster average broadband at 414.4 Mbps.

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