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Baildon vs Bradford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bradford wins on house prices with a 72% gap. Bradford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Baildon

£293,681

Bradford

£170,910

Crime Rate

Baildon

119.8

Bradford

119.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Baildon

100.0%

Bradford

92.0%

Avg Download Speed

Baildon

456.1

Bradford

350.4

EPC Rating

Baildon

69.2

Bradford

69.2

Median Income

Baildon

£27,514

Bradford

£27,514

Property in Baildon commands an average of £293,681, compared with £170,910 in Bradford – a difference of 72%. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Bradford it is a flat at £94,628.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 68% pricier in Baildon (£216,837 vs £128,828).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bradford prices grew faster — 41% vs 37%.

Residents of Bradford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 119.6 per 1,000 versus 119.8 per 1,000 in Baildon. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Bradford it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Baildon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 92% in Bradford. There are 5 schools in Baildon and 122 in Bradford.

Baildon School Inspection Breakdown

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

Bradford School Inspection Breakdown

92% of 122 schools (97 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBaildonBradford
Total Schools5122
Primary497
Secondary125
% Top two bands100%92%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 456.1 Mbps in Baildon and 350.4 Mbps in Bradford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 80.1% in Bradford. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 67.1% in Bradford.

Baildon is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (456 vs 350 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Baildon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Bradford averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,161 in Bradford. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Bradford.

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 Bradford. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 39.2 in Bradford. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 61.7% in Bradford. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 52.5% in Bradford.

IndicatorBaildonBradford
Population17,056333,968
Median Age39.239.2
Median Household Income£27,514£27,514
Employment Rate52.5%52.5%
Owner Occupied61.7%61.7%
Degree-Level Qualified27.4%27.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Baildon and Bradford?
Baildon and Bradford are approximately 3.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Baildon or Bradford?
Bradford is cheaper, with an average house price of £170,910.
Is Baildon or Bradford safer?
Bradford has the lower crime rate at 119.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Baildon or Bradford?
Baildon has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Baildon or Bradford?
Baildon has faster average broadband at 456.1 Mbps.

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