Baildon vs Harrogate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Baildon is about 34% cheaper on average. Harrogate has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Harrogate
£442,634
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Harrogate
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Harrogate
94.4%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Harrogate
478.3
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Harrogate
70.3
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Harrogate
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Baildon is £293,681, which is 34% less than Harrogate at £442,634. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Harrogate it is a flat at £286,061.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Harrogate (£286,061 vs £114,940).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Harrogate (47.4 per 1,000) compared to Baildon (119.8 per 1,000), a 153% difference. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Harrogate 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 94.4% in Harrogate. Baildon has 5 schools in total, while Harrogate has 22.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harrogate School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 22 schools (17 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Harrogate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 22 |
| Primary | 4 | 17 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Harrogate offers faster average downloads at 478.3 Mbps, compared to 456.1 Mbps in Baildon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 97.7% in Harrogate. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 94% in Harrogate.
Harrogate is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (478 vs 456 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Harrogate are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Baildon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,432 in Harrogate. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Harrogate.
Harrogate has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,895 in Harrogate and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 48.1 in Harrogate. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 56.9% in Harrogate. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 68.4% in Harrogate.
| Indicator | Baildon | Harrogate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 75,522 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 34.2% |
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