Baildon vs Guiseley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Baildon offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Guiseley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Guiseley
£346,397
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Guiseley
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Guiseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Guiseley
420.4
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Guiseley
71.4
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Guiseley
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Baildon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £293,681 versus £346,397 in Guiseley. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Guiseley it is a flat at £170,775.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Guiseley (£170,775 vs £114,940).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs 0%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116.2 offences per 1,000 people, Guiseley is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Baildon's 119.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Guiseley 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 100% in Guiseley.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Guiseley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Baildon enjoy 456.1 Mbps on average, while Guiseley lags behind at 420.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 94.5% in Guiseley. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 79.6% in Guiseley.
Baildon is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (456 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Guiseley is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Baildon's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,138 in Guiseley. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Guiseley.
Guiseley has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Baildon has a population of 17,056 while Guiseley has 12,462. Median household income is £31,465 in Guiseley and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 40.1 in Guiseley. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 56.8% in Guiseley.
| Indicator | Baildon | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 12,462 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 34.7% |
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