Town comparison
Guiseley vs Knaresborough
Which is better to live in? 13.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Guiseley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Knaresborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Guiseley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Guiseley
£346,397
Knaresborough
£391,262
Crime Rate
Guiseley
116.2
Knaresborough
47.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Guiseley
100.0%
Knaresborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Guiseley
420.4
Knaresborough
439.4
EPC Rating
Guiseley
71.4
Knaresborough
70.3
Median Income
Guiseley
£31,465
Knaresborough
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £346,397, Guiseley undercuts Knaresborough (£391,262) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Guiseley is a flat at £170,775, while in Knaresborough it is a flat at £145,194.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Guiseley (£170,775 vs £145,194).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Knaresborough prices grew faster — 17% vs 0%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberKnaresborough has a crime rate of 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 144% lower than Guiseley at 116.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Guiseley is violent-crime, while in Knaresborough 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 4 schools in Guiseley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Knaresborough, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Guiseley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knaresborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Guiseley | Knaresborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Knaresborough averages 439.4 Mbps – ahead of Guiseley's 420.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Guiseley and 93.7% in Knaresborough. Gigabit availability stands at 79.6% in Guiseley and 86.5% in Knaresborough.
Knaresborough is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (439 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Guiseley, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Knaresborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Guiseley and £1,432 in Knaresborough. 65.3% of homes in Guiseley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Knaresborough.
Guiseley has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Guiseley and £29,895 in Knaresborough. The median age is 40.1 in Guiseley and 48.1 in Knaresborough. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Guiseley and 56.9% in Knaresborough. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Guiseley versus 68.4% in Knaresborough. Guiseley has a population of 12,462 and Knaresborough has 15,781.
| Indicator | Guiseley | Knaresborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,462 | 15,781 |
| 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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