Area guide · North Hertfordshire

Living in Baldock

A snapshot of life in Baldock, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Baldock is a village in North Hertfordshire, East of England with a population of 10,613. The average house price is £432,242 and the overall crime rate is 38.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Baldock ranks

Population

10,613

Avg House Price

£432,242

Crime Rate

38.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

401 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£37,174

Median Age

43.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Baldock's detached homes (£781,404) command roughly 3.5× the price of a flat (£224,558).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Baldock prices have risen 23% over the last 9 years (£352,363 → £432,242).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£781,404	£740,000	26
Semi-Detached	£463,595	£440,000	55
Terraced	£363,751	£330,250	66
Flat	£224,558	£230,000	51

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Baldock is 38.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Baldock: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	4
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School	Primary	No rating available
St John Roman Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St Mary's Infants' School	Primary	Good
St Mary's Junior Mixed School	Primary	Good
The Knights Templar School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Baldock averages 401 Mbps — 301% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Baldock homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 72.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.5
% Rated C or Above	72.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,110

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,613
Median Age	43.5
Median Household Income	£37,174
Employment Rate	63.1%
Owner Occupied	68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	40.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Baldock?

The average house price in Baldock is £432,242 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Baldock?

The most affordable entry point in Baldock is a flat, with an average price of £224,558.

Is Baldock a safe place to live?

Baldock has a recorded crime rate of 38.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Baldock?

Baldock has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Baldock?

Average broadband download speeds in Baldock are around 401 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.4% of premises.

How big is Baldock?

Baldock is a settlement in North Hertfordshire with a population of approximately 10,613.

Most compared with

How does Baldock stack up against its neighbours?

Ampthill

Baldock

House price: £717,486 · £432,242
Crime rate: 48.6 · 38.1
Distance: 13.5 mi

Arlesey

Baldock

House price: £476,109 · £432,242
Crime rate: 48.6 · 38.1
Distance: 3.7 mi

Baldock

Barton-le-Clay

House price: £432,242 · £425,505
Crime rate: 38.1 · 48.6
Distance: 10.3 mi

Baldock

Biggleswade

House price: £432,242 · £399,954
Crime rate: 38.1 · 48.7
Distance: 7.5 mi

Baldock

Buntingford

House price: £432,242 · £560,341
Crime rate: 38.1 · 51.5
Distance: 7.7 mi

Baldock

Caddington

House price: £432,242 · £479,366
Crime rate: 38.1 · 48.4
Distance: 14.3 mi

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