Town comparison
Knaresborough vs Otley (Leeds)
Which is better to live in? 11.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Otley (leeds) wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Knaresborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Knaresborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Knaresborough
£391,262
Otley (Leeds)
£352,238
Crime Rate
Knaresborough
47.6
Otley (Leeds)
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Knaresborough
100.0%
Otley (Leeds)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Knaresborough
439.4
Otley (Leeds)
375.7
EPC Rating
Knaresborough
70.3
Otley (Leeds)
70.3
Median Income
Knaresborough
£29,895
Otley (Leeds)
£29,805
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Knaresborough commands an average of £391,262, compared with £352,238 in Otley (leeds) – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Knaresborough is a flat at £145,194, while in Otley (leeds) it is a flat at £220,952.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Otley (leeds) (£220,952 vs £145,194).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Otley (leeds) prices grew faster — 27% 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 116.2 per 1,000 in Otley (leeds). The most common crime category in Knaresborough is violent-crime, while in Otley (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 HumberFamilies may prefer Knaresborough, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Otley (leeds). There are 5 schools in Knaresborough and 6 in Otley (leeds).
Knaresborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Otley (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Knaresborough | Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.4 Mbps in Knaresborough and 375.7 Mbps in Otley (leeds). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.7% of premises in Knaresborough and 88.3% in Otley (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 86.5% in Knaresborough and 71.4% in Otley (leeds).
Knaresborough is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (439 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Knaresborough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Otley (leeds) averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Knaresborough and £1,370 in Otley (leeds). 59.5% of homes in Knaresborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Otley (leeds).
Otley (leeds) has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,895 in Knaresborough and £29,804.9 in Otley (leeds). The median age is 48.1 in Knaresborough and 46.2 in Otley (leeds). Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Knaresborough versus 66.4% in Otley (leeds). Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Knaresborough and 56.4% in Otley (leeds).
| Indicator | Knaresborough | Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,781 | 14,549 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £29,804.9 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 33.5% |
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