Baildon vs Heckmondwike
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Heckmondwike is about 73% cheaper on average. Heckmondwike has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Heckmondwike
£170,032
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Heckmondwike
89.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Heckmondwike
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Heckmondwike
488.8
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Heckmondwike
68.5
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Heckmondwike
£29,058
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Heckmondwike is £170,032, which is 73% less than Baildon at £293,681. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Heckmondwike it is a flat at £64,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 84% pricier in Baildon (£472,738 vs £256,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 89.2 offences per 1,000 people, Heckmondwike is the safer of the two – 34% lower than Baildon's 119.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Heckmondwike 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 66.7% in Heckmondwike. Baildon has 5 schools in total, while Heckmondwike has 3.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Heckmondwike School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Heckmondwike |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Heckmondwike offers faster average downloads at 488.8 Mbps, compared to 456.1 Mbps in Baildon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 99.7% in Heckmondwike. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 97.3% in Heckmondwike.
Heckmondwike is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (489 vs 456 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Baildon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Heckmondwike. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,223 in Heckmondwike. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.4% in Heckmondwike.
Baildon has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 53.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,058 in Heckmondwike and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 41.7 in Heckmondwike. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 54.9% in Heckmondwike. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 65.5% in Heckmondwike.
| Indicator | Baildon | Heckmondwike |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 13,368 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,058 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 29.9% |
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