Baildon vs Bingley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Bingley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Bingley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Bingley
£263,085
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Bingley
119.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Bingley
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Bingley
409.8
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Bingley
69.2
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Bingley
£27,514
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Baildon commands an average of £293,681, compared with £263,085 in Bingley – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Bingley it is a flat at £124,374.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Baildon (£216,837 vs £197,752).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBingley has a crime rate of 119.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Baildon at 119.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Bingley 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 Baildon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.5% in Bingley. There are 5 schools in Baildon and 10 in Bingley.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bingley School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Bingley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 10 |
| Primary | 4 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 456.1 Mbps in Baildon and 409.8 Mbps in Bingley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 95.1% in Bingley. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 78.1% in Bingley.
Baildon is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (456 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Baildon, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Bingley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,161 in Bingley. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Bingley.
Baildon has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,514 in Baildon and £27,514 in Bingley. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 39.2 in Bingley. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 52.5% in Bingley. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 61.7% in Bingley. Baildon has a population of 17,056 and Bingley has 21,334.
| Indicator | Baildon | Bingley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 21,334 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 39.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £27,514 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 61.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
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