Baildon vs Drighlington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Drighlington is about 1% cheaper on average. Drighlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Drighlington
£290,841
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Drighlington
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Drighlington
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Drighlington
490.6
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Drighlington
69.7
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Drighlington
£29,346
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Drighlington is £290,841, which is 1% less than Baildon at £293,681. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Drighlington it is a flat at £95,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Baildon (£472,738 vs £387,815).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Drighlington prices grew faster — 62% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Drighlington (116.1 per 1,000) compared to Baildon (119.8 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Drighlington 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 HumberBaildon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Drighlington. Baildon has 5 schools in total, while Drighlington has 1.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Drighlington School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Drighlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Drighlington offers faster average downloads at 490.6 Mbps, compared to 456.1 Mbps in Baildon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 98.6% in Drighlington. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 98% in Drighlington.
Drighlington is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (491 vs 456 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Drighlington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.7 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Baildon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,174 in Drighlington. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.3% in Drighlington.
Drighlington has more energy-efficient housing — 59.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,345.7 in Drighlington and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 40.3 in Drighlington. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 54.7% in Drighlington. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 61.4% in Drighlington.
| Indicator | Baildon | Drighlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 5,280 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 40.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,345.7 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 30.7% |
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