Burley in Wharfedale vs Cross Hills and Steeton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Burley in Wharfedale | Cross Hills and Steeton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Burley in Wharfedale | Cross Hills and Steeton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,806 | 9,828 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £29,597.4 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 33.4% |
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