Baildon vs Cleckheaton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cleckheaton is about 32% cheaper on average. Cleckheaton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Cleckheaton
£221,889
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Cleckheaton
89.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Cleckheaton
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Cleckheaton
455.8
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Cleckheaton
68.5
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Cleckheaton
£29,592
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Cleckheaton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £221,889 versus £293,681 in Baildon. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Cleckheaton it is a flat at £114,339.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Baildon (£216,837 vs £156,707).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Cleckheaton (89.1 per 1,000) compared to Baildon (119.8 per 1,000), a 34% difference. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Cleckheaton 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 66.7% in Cleckheaton.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cleckheaton School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Cleckheaton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Baildon enjoy 456.1 Mbps on average, while Cleckheaton lags behind at 455.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 97.2% in Cleckheaton. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 89.8% in Cleckheaton.
Baildon is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (456 vs 456 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Baildon is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Cleckheaton's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,279 in Cleckheaton. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Cleckheaton.
Baildon has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Baildon has a population of 17,056 while Cleckheaton has 11,607. Median household income is £29,591.5 in Cleckheaton and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 42.5 in Cleckheaton. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 55.5% in Cleckheaton.
| Indicator | Baildon | Cleckheaton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 11,607 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,591.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 30.4% |
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