Copmanthorpe vs Garforth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Garforth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 38% lower. Copmanthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Copmanthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Copmanthorpe
£406,814
Garforth
£295,319
Crime Rate
Copmanthorpe
66.7
Garforth
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Copmanthorpe
100.0%
Garforth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Copmanthorpe
80
Garforth
421.4
EPC Rating
Copmanthorpe
70
Garforth
70.4
Median Income
Copmanthorpe
£31,854
Garforth
£30,091
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £295,319, Garforth undercuts Copmanthorpe (£406,814) by around 38% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Copmanthorpe is a flat at £220,000, while in Garforth it is a flat at £128,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 71% pricier in Copmanthorpe (£220,000 vs £128,611).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Garforth prices grew faster — 45% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCopmanthorpe has a crime rate of 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74% lower than Garforth at 116.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Copmanthorpe is violent-crime, while in Garforth 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 1 schools in Copmanthorpe, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Garforth, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Copmanthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Garforth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Copmanthorpe | Garforth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Garforth averages 421.4 Mbps – ahead of Copmanthorpe's 80.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Copmanthorpe and 94.6% in Garforth. Gigabit availability stands at 0% in Copmanthorpe and 81.6% in Garforth.
Garforth is the faster of the two by 427% on average download speed (421 vs 80 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Garforth, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Copmanthorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Copmanthorpe and £1,396 in Garforth. 58.5% of homes in Copmanthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Garforth.
Garforth has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,854 in Copmanthorpe and £30,091.2 in Garforth. The median age is 43.1 in Copmanthorpe and 47.1 in Garforth. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Copmanthorpe and 56.9% in Garforth. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Copmanthorpe versus 66.9% in Garforth. Copmanthorpe has a population of 3,671 and Garforth has 15,148.
| Indicator | Copmanthorpe | Garforth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,671 | 15,148 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,854 | £30,091.2 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 34.3% |
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