Baildon vs Cullingworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cullingworth wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Baildon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Cullingworth
£273,228
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Cullingworth
120.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Cullingworth
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Cullingworth
387.9
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Cullingworth
68.8
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Cullingworth
£28,820
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Baildon commands an average of £293,681, compared with £273,228 in Cullingworth – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Cullingworth it is a flat at £142,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Baildon (£472,738 vs £388,968).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Baildon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 119.8 per 1,000 versus 120.2 per 1,000 in Cullingworth. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Cullingworth 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Baildon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Cullingworth. There are 5 schools in Baildon and 2 in Cullingworth.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cullingworth School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Cullingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 456.1 Mbps in Baildon and 387.9 Mbps in Cullingworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 92.1% in Cullingworth. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 73.9% in Cullingworth.
Baildon is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (456 vs 388 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Baildon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Cullingworth averages 68.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,248 in Cullingworth. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Cullingworth.
Baildon has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,819.5 in Cullingworth and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 41.2 in Cullingworth. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 63.1% in Cullingworth. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 54.2% in Cullingworth.
| Indicator | Baildon | Cullingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 3,096 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £28,819.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 63.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 29.1% |
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