Burley in Wharfedale vs Cullingworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Cullingworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 66% lower. Burley In Wharfedale 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
Cullingworth
£273,228
Crime Rate
Burley in Wharfedale
119.5
Cullingworth
120.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burley in Wharfedale
100.0%
Cullingworth
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burley in Wharfedale
365.1
Cullingworth
387.9
EPC Rating
Burley in Wharfedale
70.3
Cullingworth
68.8
Median Income
Burley in Wharfedale
£29,805
Cullingworth
£28,820
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Burley In Wharfedale commands an average of £454,783, compared with £273,228 in Cullingworth – a difference of 66%. The most affordable entry point in Burley In Wharfedale is a flat at £214,143, while in Cullingworth it is a flat at £142,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 95% pricier in Burley In Wharfedale (£488,225 vs £250,579).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burley In Wharfedale prices grew faster — 42% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBurley In Wharfedale has a crime rate of 119.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Cullingworth at 120.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burley In Wharfedale is violent-crime, while in Cullingworth 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Burley In Wharfedale, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Cullingworth. There are 2 schools in Burley In Wharfedale and 2 in Cullingworth.
Burley in Wharfedale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cullingworth School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burley in Wharfedale | Cullingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 387.9 Mbps in Cullingworth and 365.1 Mbps in Burley In Wharfedale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Burley In Wharfedale and 92.1% in Cullingworth. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Burley In Wharfedale and 73.9% in Cullingworth.
Cullingworth is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (388 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Burley In Wharfedale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Cullingworth averages 68.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Burley In Wharfedale and £1,248 in Cullingworth. 60.1% of homes in Burley In Wharfedale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Cullingworth.
Burley In Wharfedale has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,804.9 in Burley In Wharfedale and £28,819.5 in Cullingworth. The median age is 46.2 in Burley In Wharfedale and 41.2 in Cullingworth. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Burley In Wharfedale versus 63.1% in Cullingworth. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Burley In Wharfedale and 54.2% in Cullingworth.
| Indicator | Burley in Wharfedale | Cullingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,806 | 3,096 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £28,819.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 63.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 29.1% |
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