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Carlton in Lindrick vs Finningley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Carlton In Lindrick wins on house prices with a 46% gap. Carlton In Lindrick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carlton In Lindrick edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Carlton in Lindrick

£210,046

Finningley

£389,917

Crime Rate

Carlton in Lindrick

78.6

Finningley

116.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Carlton in Lindrick

100.0%

Finningley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Carlton in Lindrick

409.6

Finningley

407.8

EPC Rating

Carlton in Lindrick

70.8

Finningley

70.9

Median Income

Carlton in Lindrick

£28,357

Finningley

£29,870

At £210,046, Carlton In Lindrick undercuts Finningley (£389,917) by around 46% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Carlton In Lindrick is a flat at £93,000, while in Finningley it is a semi-detached at £282,400.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 40% pricier in Finningley (£282,400 vs £168,214).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Carlton In Lindrick prices grew faster — 47% vs 37%.

Residents of Carlton In Lindrick experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.6 per 1,000 versus 116.6 per 1,000 in Finningley. The most common crime category in Carlton In Lindrick is violent-crime, while in Finningley 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 Carlton In Lindrick, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Finningley, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Carlton in Lindrick School Inspection Breakdown

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

Finningley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCarlton in LindrickFinningley
Total Schools23
Primary22
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Carlton In Lindrick averages 409.6 Mbps – ahead of Finningley's 407.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Carlton In Lindrick and 89.7% in Finningley. Gigabit availability stands at 78.3% in Carlton In Lindrick and 79.5% in Finningley.

Carlton In Lindrick is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (410 vs 408 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Finningley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Carlton In Lindrick averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,170 in Carlton In Lindrick and £1,212 in Finningley. 62.6% of homes in Carlton In Lindrick have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Finningley.

Carlton In Lindrick has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,870.3 in Finningley and £28,356.5 in Carlton In Lindrick. The median age is 44.5 in Carlton In Lindrick and 44.8 in Finningley. Owner-occupancy is 65.9% in Carlton In Lindrick versus 66.2% in Finningley. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Carlton In Lindrick and 55.3% in Finningley.

IndicatorCarlton in LindrickFinningley
Population5,4605,919
Median Age44.544.8
Median Household Income£28,356.5£29,870.3
Employment Rate55.5%55.3%
Owner Occupied65.9%66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%24%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Carlton In Lindrick and Finningley?
Carlton In Lindrick and Finningley are approximately 10.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Carlton In Lindrick or Finningley?
Carlton In Lindrick is cheaper, with an average house price of £210,046.
Is Carlton In Lindrick or Finningley safer?
Carlton In Lindrick has the lower crime rate at 78.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Carlton In Lindrick or Finningley?
Carlton In Lindrick has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Carlton In Lindrick or Finningley?
Carlton In Lindrick has faster average broadband at 409.6 Mbps.

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