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Burley in Wharfedale vs Ilkley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Burley In Wharfedale wins on house prices with a 4% gap. 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

Ilkley

£473,279

Crime Rate

Burley in Wharfedale

119.5

Ilkley

119.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Burley in Wharfedale

100.0%

Ilkley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Burley in Wharfedale

365.1

Ilkley

365.1

EPC Rating

Burley in Wharfedale

70.3

Ilkley

70.3

Median Income

Burley in Wharfedale

£29,805

Ilkley

£29,805

At £454,783, Burley In Wharfedale undercuts Ilkley (£473,279) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burley In Wharfedale is a flat at £214,143, while in Ilkley it is a flat at £282,262.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Ilkley (£777,590 vs £566,454).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Burley In Wharfedale prices grew faster — 42% vs 25%.

Residents of Burley In Wharfedale experience less crime overall, with a rate of 119.5 per 1,000 versus 119.7 per 1,000 in Ilkley. The most common crime category in Burley In Wharfedale is violent-crime, while in Ilkley 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 Ilkley, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.

Burley in Wharfedale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Ilkley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBurley in WharfedaleIlkley
Total Schools25
Primary24
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Burley In Wharfedale averages 365.1 Mbps – ahead of Ilkley's 365.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Burley In Wharfedale and 91.7% in Ilkley. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Burley In Wharfedale and 66.9% in Ilkley.

Burley In Wharfedale is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (365 vs 365 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

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

Demographics & Economy

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

IndicatorBurley in WharfedaleIlkley
Population6,80614,852
Median Age46.246.2
Median Household Income£29,804.9£29,804.9
Employment Rate56.4%56.4%
Owner Occupied66.4%66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified33.5%33.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burley In Wharfedale and Ilkley?
Burley In Wharfedale and Ilkley are approximately 3.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burley In Wharfedale or Ilkley?
Burley In Wharfedale is cheaper, with an average house price of £454,783.
Is Burley In Wharfedale or Ilkley safer?
Burley In Wharfedale has the lower crime rate at 119.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burley In Wharfedale or Ilkley?
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 Ilkley?
Burley In Wharfedale has faster average broadband at 365.1 Mbps.

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