Town Pop. 3,188

Living in Addingham: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Addingham is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That places it last of the 4 scored places in the LS29 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 37 points above the LS29 district's 52/100. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95), economic health (84) and environment (81). Wider context for the surrounding area: LS29 postcode district.

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Addingham scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 46 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 George Street 5 crimes
  2. 2 Craven Crescent 5 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 5 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
79
Green Space 87
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Addingham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsAiredale General Hospital4 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary9.6 mi
Harrogate District Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.9%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,293 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
89
Full fibre (FTTP)87.6%
available across Bradford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 132 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate47.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired42.4%Student2.6%Other inactive5.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical30.5%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership80.2%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Bradford · 2026-27
A £1,574
B £1,836
C £2,099
D £2,361
E £2,886
F £3,410
G £3,935
H £4,722
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Ilkley 2.9 mi
Ben Rhydding 3.8 mi
Steeton and Silsden 3.9 mi
J3 M606 13.6 mi
J14 M65 14 mi
J2 M606 14.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £375,000 39
Detached £450,000 13
Semi-detached £362,000 11
Terraced £307,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£274k £364k £457k £548k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ilkley 67 3.0 mi away ⇄
Silsden 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Steeton 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Low Bradley 50 4.6 mi away ⇄
Farnhill 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
Embsay 52 4.9 mi away ⇄
East Morton 55 5.0 mi away ⇄
Cross Hills 50 5.4 mi away ⇄
Keighley 54 5.5 mi away ⇄
Skipton 60 5.5 mi away ⇄
Cononley 45 5.6 mi away ⇄
Sutton-in-Craven 50 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Addingham a nice place to live?

Addingham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Addingham is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Addingham?

Addingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 96 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Addingham?

Among the top-rated schools in Addingham is Addingham Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Addingham in total.

What are house prices like in Addingham?

The current median house price in Addingham is £375,000, around 32% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £450,000, semi-detached £362,000, terraced £307,000. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Addingham

LS29 62 ⇄

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