Addingham vs Baildon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Baildon is about 35% cheaper on average. Addingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Baildon
£293,681
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Baildon
119.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Baildon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Baildon
456.1
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Baildon
69.2
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Baildon
£27,514
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Baildon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £293,681 versus £395,257 in Addingham. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Baildon it is a flat at £114,940.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 56% pricier in Addingham (£338,726 vs £216,837).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 119.5 offences per 1,000 people, Addingham is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Baildon's 119.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addingham is violent-crime, while in Baildon 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 Addingham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Baildon.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Baildon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Baildon enjoy 456.1 Mbps on average, while Addingham lags behind at 365.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 98.3% in Baildon. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 88.3% in Baildon.
Baildon is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (456 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Addingham is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Baildon's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,161 in Baildon. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Baildon.
Addingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Addingham has a population of 3,247 while Baildon has 17,056. Median household income is £29,804.9 in Addingham and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 39.2 in Baildon. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 52.5% in Baildon.
| Indicator | Addingham | Baildon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 17,056 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 39.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £27,514 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 61.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 27.4% |
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