Baildon vs Burley in Wharfedale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberSchool 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.
| Metric | Baildon | Burley in Wharfedale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Baildon | Burley in Wharfedale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 6,806 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,804.9 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 33.5% |
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