Baildon vs Bramhope
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Baildon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 46% lower. Bramhope has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Bramhope
£546,369
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Bramhope
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Bramhope
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Bramhope
433.9
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Bramhope
71.4
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Bramhope
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £293,681, Baildon undercuts Bramhope (£546,369) by around 46% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Bramhope it is a terraced at £300,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in Bramhope (£311,125 vs £114,940).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBramhope has a crime rate of 116.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Baildon at 119.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Bramhope 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 data is not fully available for both Baildon and Bramhope. Baildon has 5 schools and Bramhope has 1 schools.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bramhope School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Baildon | Bramhope |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Baildon averages 456.1 Mbps – ahead of Bramhope's 433.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 97.4% in Bramhope. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 84.6% in Bramhope.
Baildon is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (456 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bramhope, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Baildon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,138 in Bramhope. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Bramhope.
Bramhope has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Bramhope and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 40.1 in Bramhope. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 56.8% in Bramhope. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 57% in Bramhope. Baildon has a population of 17,056 and Bramhope has 3,004.
| Indicator | Baildon | Bramhope |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 3,004 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 34.7% |
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