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Baildon vs Burley in Wharfedale

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Baildon is about 35% cheaper on average. Burley In Wharfedale has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Baildon

£293,681

Burley in Wharfedale

£454,783

Crime Rate

Baildon

119.8

Burley in Wharfedale

119.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Baildon

100.0%

Burley in Wharfedale

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Baildon

456.1

Burley in Wharfedale

365.1

EPC Rating

Baildon

69.2

Burley in Wharfedale

70.3

Median Income

Baildon

£27,514

Burley in Wharfedale

£29,805

Buyers will find Baildon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £293,681 versus £454,783 in Burley In Wharfedale. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Burley In Wharfedale it is a flat at £214,143.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Burley In Wharfedale (£214,143 vs £114,940).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Burley In Wharfedale prices grew faster — 42% vs 37%.

With 119.5 offences per 1,000 people, Burley In Wharfedale is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Baildon's 119.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Burley In Wharfedale it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Baildon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Burley In Wharfedale.

Baildon School Inspection Breakdown

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

Burley in Wharfedale School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBaildonBurley in Wharfedale
Total Schools52
Primary42
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Baildon enjoy 456.1 Mbps on average, while Burley In Wharfedale lags behind at 365.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 91.7% in Burley In Wharfedale. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 66.9% in Burley In Wharfedale.

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 Burley In Wharfedale is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Baildon's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,370 in Burley In Wharfedale. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Burley In Wharfedale.

Burley In Wharfedale has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Baildon has a population of 17,056 while Burley In Wharfedale has 6,806. Median household income is £29,804.9 in Burley In Wharfedale and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 46.2 in Burley In Wharfedale. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 56.4% in Burley In Wharfedale.

IndicatorBaildonBurley in Wharfedale
Population17,0566,806
Median Age39.246.2
Median Household Income£27,514£29,804.9
Employment Rate52.5%56.4%
Owner Occupied61.7%66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified27.4%33.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Baildon and Burley In Wharfedale?
Baildon and Burley In Wharfedale are approximately 4.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Baildon or Burley In Wharfedale?
Baildon is cheaper, with an average house price of £293,681.
Is Baildon or Burley In Wharfedale safer?
Burley In Wharfedale has the lower crime rate at 119.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Baildon or Burley In Wharfedale?
Baildon has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Baildon or Burley In Wharfedale?
Baildon has faster average broadband at 456.1 Mbps.

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