Baildon vs Haworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Haworth offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Baildon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Haworth
£212,120
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Haworth
119.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Haworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Haworth
357.4
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Haworth
70.2
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Haworth
£29,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Haworth is £212,120, which is 38% less than Baildon at £293,681. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Haworth it is a flat at £126,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 56% pricier in Baildon (£472,738 vs £302,222).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Baildon (119.8 per 1,000) compared to Haworth (119.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Haworth 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 100% in Haworth. Baildon has 5 schools in total, while Haworth has 2.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Haworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Baildon offers faster average downloads at 456.1 Mbps, compared to 357.4 Mbps in Haworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 90.5% in Haworth. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 66.2% in Haworth.
Baildon is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (456 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Haworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Baildon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,398 in Haworth. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Haworth.
Haworth 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 Haworth and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 47 in Haworth. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 56.3% in Haworth. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 67.5% in Haworth.
| Indicator | Baildon | Haworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 5,680 |
| 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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