Burley in Wharfedale vs Ilkley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Burley in Wharfedale | Ilkley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Burley in Wharfedale | Ilkley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,806 | 14,852 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £29,804.9 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 33.5% |
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