Town comparison
Guiseley vs Harrogate
Which is better to live in? 11.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Guiseley offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Harrogate has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Guiseley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Guiseley
£346,397
Harrogate
£442,634
Crime Rate
Guiseley
116.2
Harrogate
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Guiseley
100.0%
Harrogate
94.4%
Avg Download Speed
Guiseley
420.4
Harrogate
478.3
EPC Rating
Guiseley
71.4
Harrogate
70.3
Median Income
Guiseley
£31,465
Harrogate
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Guiseley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £346,397 versus £442,634 in Harrogate. The most affordable entry point in Guiseley is a flat at £170,775, while in Harrogate it is a flat at £286,061.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Harrogate (£286,061 vs £170,775).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Harrogate prices grew faster — 28% vs 0%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Harrogate (47.4 per 1,000) compared to Guiseley (116.2 per 1,000), a 145% difference. The most common crime category in Guiseley is violent-crime, while in Harrogate 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 HumberSchool quality favours Guiseley: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 94.4% in Harrogate.
Guiseley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harrogate School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 22 schools (17 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Guiseley | Harrogate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 22 |
| Primary | 3 | 17 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Harrogate enjoy 478.3 Mbps on average, while Guiseley lags behind at 420.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Guiseley and 97.7% in Harrogate. Gigabit availability stands at 79.6% in Guiseley and 94% in Harrogate.
Harrogate is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (478 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Guiseley is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Harrogate's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Guiseley and £1,432 in Harrogate. 65.3% of homes in Guiseley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Harrogate.
Guiseley has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Guiseley has a population of 12,462 while Harrogate has 75,522. Median household income is £31,465 in Guiseley and £29,895 in Harrogate. The median age is 40.1 in Guiseley and 48.1 in Harrogate. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Guiseley and 56.9% in Harrogate.
| Indicator | Guiseley | Harrogate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,462 | 75,522 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,465 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 57% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 34.2% |
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