Baildon vs Bradford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Baildon | Bradford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 122 |
| Primary | 4 | 97 |
| Secondary | 1 | 25 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Baildon | Bradford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 333,968 |
| 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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