Baildon vs Cross Hills and Steeton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCross 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Baildon | Cross Hills and Steeton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Baildon | Cross Hills and Steeton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 9,828 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,597.4 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 33.4% |
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