Baildon vs Hebden Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Baildon wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Hebden Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Hebden Bridge
£299,498
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Hebden Bridge
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Hebden Bridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Hebden Bridge
111.8
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Hebden Bridge
68.5
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Hebden Bridge
£30,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £293,681, Baildon undercuts Hebden Bridge (£299,498) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Hebden Bridge it is a terraced at £253,150.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Hebden Bridge (£262,354 vs £114,940).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hebden Bridge prices grew faster — 53% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Hebden Bridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 106.8 per 1,000 versus 119.8 per 1,000 in Baildon. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Hebden Bridge 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 HumberOf the 5 schools in Baildon, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hebden Bridge, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hebden Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Hebden Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Baildon averages 456.1 Mbps – ahead of Hebden Bridge's 111.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 86.8% in Hebden Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 9.5% in Hebden Bridge.
Baildon is the faster of the two by 308% on average download speed (456 vs 112 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Baildon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Hebden Bridge averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,335 in Hebden Bridge. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.1% in Hebden Bridge.
Baildon has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 55.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,125 in Hebden Bridge and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 43.2 in Hebden Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 64.6% in Hebden Bridge. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 56% in Hebden Bridge.
| Indicator | Baildon | Hebden Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 5,002 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £30,125 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 64.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 30.9% |
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