Town comparison
Hebden Bridge vs Todmorden
Which is better to live in? 4.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Todmorden offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. Todmorden has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hebden Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hebden Bridge
£299,498
Todmorden
£232,885
Crime Rate
Hebden Bridge
106.8
Todmorden
106.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hebden Bridge
100.0%
Todmorden
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Hebden Bridge
111.8
Todmorden
84.9
EPC Rating
Hebden Bridge
68.5
Todmorden
70.3
Median Income
Hebden Bridge
£30,125
Todmorden
£29,604
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Todmorden more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £232,885 versus £299,498 in Hebden Bridge. The most affordable entry point in Hebden Bridge is a terraced at £253,150, while in Todmorden it is a terraced at £167,307.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Hebden Bridge (£253,150 vs £167,307).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hebden Bridge prices grew faster — 53% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Todmorden (106.5 per 1,000) compared to Hebden Bridge (106.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Hebden Bridge is violent-crime, while in Todmorden 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 Hebden Bridge: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 87.5% in Todmorden.
Hebden Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Todmorden School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hebden Bridge | Todmorden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 8 |
| Primary | 5 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hebden Bridge enjoy 111.8 Mbps on average, while Todmorden lags behind at 84.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Hebden Bridge and 87.8% in Todmorden. Gigabit availability stands at 9.5% in Hebden Bridge and 3.1% in Todmorden.
Hebden Bridge is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (112 vs 85 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Todmorden is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Hebden Bridge's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,335 in Hebden Bridge and £1,198 in Todmorden. 55.1% of homes in Hebden Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Todmorden.
Todmorden has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 55.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hebden Bridge has a population of 5,002 while Todmorden has 12,971. Median household income is £30,125 in Hebden Bridge and £29,603.7 in Todmorden. The median age is 43.2 in Hebden Bridge and 41.7 in Todmorden. Employment rates stand at 56% in Hebden Bridge and 54.4% in Todmorden.
| Indicator | Hebden Bridge | Todmorden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,002 | 12,971 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,125 | £29,603.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 27.2% |
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