Town comparison
Knaresborough vs Leeds (Leeds)
Which is better to live in? 14.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Leeds (leeds) wins on house prices with a 33% gap. Knaresborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Knaresborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Knaresborough
£391,262
Leeds (Leeds)
£295,114
Crime Rate
Knaresborough
47.6
Leeds (Leeds)
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Knaresborough
100.0%
Leeds (Leeds)
94.4%
Avg Download Speed
Knaresborough
439.4
Leeds (Leeds)
470.5
EPC Rating
Knaresborough
70.3
Leeds (Leeds)
71.4
Median Income
Knaresborough
£29,895
Leeds (Leeds)
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £295,114, Leeds (leeds) undercuts Knaresborough (£391,262) by around 33% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Knaresborough is a flat at £145,194, while in Leeds (leeds) it is a flat at £172,596.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 57% pricier in Knaresborough (£310,309 vs £197,045).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leeds (leeds) prices grew faster — 32% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Knaresborough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.6 per 1,000 versus 116.1 per 1,000 in Leeds (leeds). The most common crime category in Knaresborough is violent-crime, while in Leeds (leeds) 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 5 schools in Knaresborough, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Leeds (leeds), which has 165 schools, the figure is 94.4%.
Knaresborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leeds (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 165 schools (136 primary, 29 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Knaresborough | Leeds (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 165 |
| Primary | 4 | 136 |
| Secondary | 1 | 29 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Leeds (leeds) averages 470.5 Mbps – ahead of Knaresborough's 439.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.7% of premises in Knaresborough and 98.3% in Leeds (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 86.5% in Knaresborough and 92.5% in Leeds (leeds).
Leeds (leeds) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (471 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Leeds (leeds), scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Knaresborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Knaresborough and £1,138 in Leeds (leeds). 59.5% of homes in Knaresborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Leeds (leeds).
Leeds (leeds) 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 Leeds (leeds) and £29,895 in Knaresborough. The median age is 48.1 in Knaresborough and 40.1 in Leeds (leeds). Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Knaresborough and 56.8% in Leeds (leeds). Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Knaresborough versus 57% in Leeds (leeds). Knaresborough has a population of 15,781 and Leeds (leeds) has 536,262.
| Indicator | Knaresborough | Leeds (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,781 | 536,262 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.7% |
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