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Burley in Wharfedale vs Cullingworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Burley 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.

Families 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.

MetricBurley in WharfedaleCullingworth
Total Schools22
Primary21
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBurley in WharfedaleCullingworth
Population6,8063,096
Median Age46.241.2
Median Household Income£29,804.9£28,819.5
Employment Rate56.4%54.2%
Owner Occupied66.4%63.1%
Degree-Level Qualified33.5%29.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burley In Wharfedale and Cullingworth?
Burley In Wharfedale and Cullingworth are approximately 8.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burley In Wharfedale or Cullingworth?
Cullingworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £273,228.
Is Burley In Wharfedale or Cullingworth safer?
Burley In Wharfedale has the lower crime rate at 119.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burley In Wharfedale or Cullingworth?
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 Cullingworth?
Cullingworth has faster average broadband at 387.9 Mbps.

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