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Baildon vs Cross Hills and Steeton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Cross Hills And Steeton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Cross Hills And Steeton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Baildon

£293,681

Cross Hills and Steeton

£233,856

Crime Rate

Baildon

119.8

Cross Hills and Steeton

67.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Baildon

100.0%

Cross Hills and Steeton

75.0%

Avg Download Speed

Baildon

456.1

Cross Hills and Steeton

414.4

EPC Rating

Baildon

69.2

Cross Hills and Steeton

70.2

Median Income

Baildon

£27,514

Cross Hills and Steeton

£29,597

At £233,856, Cross Hills And Steeton undercuts Baildon (£293,681) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Cross Hills And Steeton it is a flat at £122,867.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Baildon (£472,738 vs £341,655).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs -5%.

Cross Hills And Steeton has a crime rate of 67.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77% lower than Baildon at 119.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Cross Hills And Steeton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 5 schools in Baildon, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cross Hills And Steeton, which has 4 schools, the figure is 75%.

Baildon School Inspection Breakdown

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

Cross Hills and Steeton School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBaildonCross Hills and Steeton
Total Schools54
Primary43
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%75%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Baildon averages 456.1 Mbps – ahead of Cross Hills And Steeton's 414.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 92.8% in Cross Hills And Steeton. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 80.2% in Cross Hills And Steeton.

Baildon is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (456 vs 414 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Cross Hills And Steeton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Baildon averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,398 in Cross Hills And Steeton. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Cross Hills And Steeton.

Cross Hills And Steeton has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,597.4 in Cross Hills And Steeton and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 47 in Cross Hills And Steeton. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 67.5% in Cross Hills And Steeton. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 56.3% in Cross Hills And Steeton.

IndicatorBaildonCross Hills and Steeton
Population17,0569,828
Median Age39.247
Median Household Income£27,514£29,597.4
Employment Rate52.5%56.3%
Owner Occupied61.7%67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified27.4%33.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Baildon and Cross Hills And Steeton?
Baildon and Cross Hills And Steeton are approximately 9.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Baildon or Cross Hills And Steeton?
Cross Hills And Steeton is cheaper, with an average house price of £233,856.
Is Baildon or Cross Hills And Steeton safer?
Cross Hills And Steeton has the lower crime rate at 67.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Baildon or Cross Hills And Steeton?
Baildon has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Baildon or Cross Hills And Steeton?
Baildon has faster average broadband at 456.1 Mbps.

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